Macmillan Sarcoma Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

Macmillan Sarcoma Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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 is 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. 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

• Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non-medical Prescribing
• Relevant 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
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Other Essential Criteria

• Able to work flexibly 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

• 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
• 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.

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata