Staff Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit Nursing Team, based at Singleton Hospital.

The team delivers a high standard of care for patients with cancer receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments.

We are looking for a nurse who has a passion for working in the specialist field of Oncology.

Cancer survival in the UK has doubled in the last 40 years from 24-50%, much of the improvement in survival is down to the availability of better diagnosis and treatment options of thedisease.

As people are living longer, the demand for ongoing treatment with SACT is increasing in parallel with this.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit Nursing Team, based at Singleton Hospital. The team delivers a high standard of care for patients with cancer receiving SACT and supportive treatments. We are looking for a nurse who has a passion for working in the specialist field of Oncology.We can offer excellent personal development, within a competency based framework, previous experience would be helpful.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.