Job summary
The South Wales Sarcoma Service provides diagnosis, specialist treatment, care and holistic support for adults living across South Wales with suspected and confirmed soft tissue sarcoma.We are aiming to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist who will join our existing multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be based in the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Singleton Hospital, providing a service for patients across the region, with a focus on sarcoma oncology in South West Wales. This an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with existing or promising strong clinical and leadership skills.Experience of MDT working, autonomous working and care of people with cancer would be an advantage but those who can demonstrate extensive oncological or surgical knowledge and experience are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge or experience of sarcoma would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates should have a clear understanding of the CNS role as clinical expert, leader, researcher and educator, be committed to specialist nursing practice and be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be committed to delivering high quality care and can work well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in partnership with the existing nursing and medical team, co-managing a clinical caseload of patients with suspected or confirmed soft tissue sarcoma, providing support along the whole diagnostic and treatment pathway, with particular emphasis on supporting patients living in South West Wales referred for oncological therapies. This will provide an excellent opportunity for someone to focus their nursing skills on direct patient care whilst working in a growing, supportive and ambitious team.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing
Essential Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing
Essential Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
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).
