Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

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.

The Macmillan Acute Oncology Nursing Service is now a well established service within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the current team, providing excellent clinical skills and experience to review patients admitted with either complications of anti cancer treatment, complications of malignancy or new diagnosis of malignancy during an emergency admission.

The base of this role will be Withybush Hospital, Pembrokeshire. However, the post will require the successful applicant to work flexibly across all three sites in Aberystwyth and Carmarthenshire (Bronglais General Hospital, Glangwili General Hospital and Prince Philip Hospital).

The post holder will also occasionally work on the oncology and haematology SACT cancer treatment triage line.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Health Board with an opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, negotiation and teaching. The post holder will have the ability to work under pressure, be keen to face challenges, be well organised and enthusiastic, possess good IT skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work as an effective member of a Multidisciplinary Team.

The purpose of this role is to provide specialist oncology nursing advice, guidance, support and leadership.

• Work autonomously and manage own workload.
• Provide specialist education and training to Staff.

Key duties

• The main focus of this role will be to support the care of inpatients, requiring specialist oncology advice during an admission to hospital.
• There will be occasional shifts that will require the post holder to support the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line. This is a seven day working post and includes weekend shifts.

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

Interviews will be held on 12/11/2026

About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 100-NMR302-1026
Job locations: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• Registered General Nurse level 1
• Current NMC registration
• Masters degree or equivalent experience
• Specialist qualifications
• Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Management qualification
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non medical prescribing course

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of managing a ward/area/department
• Experience of working with pre registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Experience of participating in research

Language skills
Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Oncology, Kelly Rafique, kelly.rafique@wales.nhs.uk, 01437774373

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