Job summaryThe successful candidate would work as part of a multidisciplinary Haematology team. They will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, implementing & evaluating care plans under the guidance of the team leader. They will work with the lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in Myeloma, the Haematology Day Centre and Inpatient ward Sister/Charge Nurse and associated staff.
Main duties of the jobWe are a friendly and experienced team, who strive to deliver excellent patient care. We work closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and together our objective is to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs. Our team is fast moving and progressive and actively support nurse led activities, offering excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilitiesYou 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.
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Educated to Degree level
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable- Independent prescriber or willing to work towards
- Non-medical referrer or (willing to work towards)
ExperienceEssential- Relevant post-registration
- Experience in the same speciality and with related post-registration qualifications
Desirable- Previous experience of working in a variety of settings
SkillsEssential- Evidence of up to date knowledge and expertise in relevant speciality
Desirable- Teaching and assessing skills
Specialist knowledgeEssential- Competent in administration of parental chemotherapy
- Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable- Experience in caring for acute and terminally ill patients
Personal QualitiesEssential- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (MDT)
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to work flexibly to meet needs of client group
DesirableThis 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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
