Job summary
The clinical nurse specialist will act as a key worker for patients throughout their cancer journey.

Providing person centered compassionate care to patients and their families.

Holistically assess patients' needs and plan individual person centered care around those needs.

Have an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the specialty to provide patient information, advice and clinical care. To provide education and be a resource to other health care professionals

Main duties of the job
To act as a key worker providing evidence based individualised patient care according to the patients changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA)
To offer patients and families the support of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care.
To offer advice, support and education to clinical teams across the cancer centre and Local Health Boards where appropriate.
To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 120-NMR761-0826
Job locations: Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You 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

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced oncology nurses to join our Clinical Nurse Specialist team at Velindre Cancer Centre.

We have 2 brand new roles to support the team providing clinical nurse specialist support to patients with a variety of cancer diagnosis. These are full time roles, but part time or job share would be considered.

If you are an experienced oncology nurse this is a great opportunity to work within a variety of site-specific teams, providing education and support to patients, acting as a key worker. You will also work closely with the wider CNS team to identify priorities and needs of the wider service.

The main responsibilities of the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist fall under the four pillars of practice, see job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Registered General Nurse Degree in healthcare related subject Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Independent prescribing Teaching qualification Experience of audit and research Leadership and management experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching Experience of using advanced communication skills Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working

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.

Contact details
Operational Senior Nurse: Kay Wilson
Email: kay.wilson@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 02920618555

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.