Job summary
Employer heading
Lead Acute Oncology Nurse
Band 8a
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8A Acute Oncology Lead Nurse to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board AOS service. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking lead nurse for our team of 6 nurses who deliver care to acute oncology patients, across ABUHB's four acute hospitals in collaboration with oncology services provided by Velindre Cancer Centre.
The role will be pan Gwent and cover, Royal Gwent hospital, The Grange University hospital, Nevill Hall hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a highly skilled practitioner, with expert knowledge in the side effects of oncology treatment. They will be a competent educator, a clinical leader and have the ability to maintain clinical excellence. A primary focus will be the continued development and implementation of the AOS improvement plan which includes, an integrated AHP and Nursing model, ambulatory pathways, and improved on site oncology care.
You will join a, forward thinking and innovative management team who are committed to improving services for cancer patients in ABUHB. You must demonstrate evidence of leadership and be able to influence a wide audience of stakeholders. A flexible approach and commitment to service development is essential for this post.
In return you will be supported to develop personally and professionally. Part of the ABUHB cancer strategy is research and innovation in practice and you would be encouraged to engage in this activity.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main 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
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive previous experience of working within specialty area (Cancer/Oncology).
Desirable criteria
- Counselling Certificate/Advanced or enhanced communication training.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN on the practising register
Desirable criteria
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge including advanced clinical assessment qualification
Desirable criteria
- Advanced nursing practice masters or oncology/cancer specific masters
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to delegate and prioritise work.
- Highly effective specialist clinical skills to provide guidance, second opinion and supervision for a wide range of complex clinical decisions
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne May
- Job title
- Strategic Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
List jobs with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors