Job summary
We have the opportunity for a nurse experienced in caring for cancer patients to join our acute oncology service for 10-12 months. You will join a team who provide rapid services to our unplanned cancer admissions, resulting in significant improvement in holistic patient care, length of stay and patient experience. The roles provide a unique opportunity for motivated nurses who are forward thinking to shape and innovate acute oncology services.
The role will be pan Gwent and cover, Royal Gwent hospital, The Grange University Hospital, Nevill hall and YYF
As a post holder you will be supported to develop both clinical and managerial knowledge
Secondment for 11 months to meet the needs of the service
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
You will be a clinical nurse with theoretical and practical knowledge in the management of emergencies and cancer.
You will provide
Rapid intervention where applicable
Admission avoidance where possible and earlier discharge
Improved access to specialist oncology services
Reduction in unnecessary investigations
Improved patient experience
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
You will:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice.
Manage own workload as a specialist in acute oncology.
Deliver education and training to junior Staff.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues.
Additional contact details
Melanie James AOS Nurse Specialist Melanie.James4@wales.nhs.uk
Claire Gifillian AOS Nurse Specialist Claire.Gilfillan@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
You will:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice.
Manage own workload as a specialist in acute oncology.
Deliver education and training to junior Staff.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues.
Additional contact details
Melanie James AOS Nurse Specialist Melanie.James4@wales.nhs.uk
Claire Gifillian AOS Nurse Specialist Claire.Gilfillan@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN on the practising register
- Relevant post basic qualification in cancer nursing or significant experience in a relevant speciality to diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of working within a clinical area responsible for cancer patients
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- A high level of clinical skills and credibility
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives and all members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Desirable
- Advanced practice qualifications
- SACT trained
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN on the practising register
- Relevant post basic qualification in cancer nursing or significant experience in a relevant speciality to diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of working within a clinical area responsible for cancer patients
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- A high level of clinical skills and credibility
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives and all members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Desirable
- Advanced practice qualifications
- SACT trained
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Pan Gwent
Royal Gwent Hospital, Grange University Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
