Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced, passionate and dynamic nurse to undertake the role of Teenage Cancer Trust Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This autonomous individual will be employed by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, but will work across the South East Wales region - including Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Velindre NHS Trust. Through job planning, the post holder will based across hospitals in the South East Wales area. We are looking for a motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenager and Young Adults with cancer.
This post is fixed term for 26 months to October 2028 due to funding.
Main duties of the jobThis CNS will work with a wide range multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that all TYA patients receive age appropriate care and emotional support regardless of where they are treated in South East Wales.
The successful candidate will promote excellence in nursing practice through the delivery of higher level nursing care to young people with cancer. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the CNS will provide a seamless quality pathway for TYA cancer patients throughout their treatment; from admission to discharge.
The CNS will work within different clinical settings to best support the needs of the young person. They will assist in the co-ordination of all patient services ensuring that such services are patient focused and reflects the philosophy of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
In collaboration with the TYA Lead Clinician and TYA Senior Nurse, the CNS will have a key role in the development and co-ordination of cancer services for young people closer to home.
The CNS will work with the TYA Senior Nurse and local Cancer Lead Nurses to provide focused and professional leadership for nurses delivering care for TYA cancer patients. The post holder will adopt an educational role to enhance the specialist knowledge of all professional groups involved in the care of TYA cancer patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English 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- First level nurse registration
- MSc/ working towards
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Desirable- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
ExperienceEssential- Demonstratable experience in haematology, oncology, palliative care and/or TYA cancer
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
SkillsEssential- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written) ability to communicate sensitive information to young people and families
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of managing self-development
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi-inter disciplinary groups
Desirable- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Specialist KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
- IQT Silver
Personal QualitiesEssential- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
Desirable- Ability to work flexibily to meet the needs of the service
OtherDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
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UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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