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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You should be a motivated nurse interested in a fast-paced chemotherapy setting, willing to obtain line manager permission for a 1-year secondment, and speaking Welsh is desirable.
  • You will support patients with haematological conditions, deliver treatments, and develop skills across various care settings, including day-care and potential specialty units.

Requirements

  • Are you a motivated and passionate nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast-paced chemotherapy setting?
  • This post is fixed term/secondment for 1 year due to maternity cover and to meet the needs of the service.
  • 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • This post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.
  • We will provide a 4 week supernumerary period and comprehensive training package, supported by our Educational facilitators.
  • Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a wide range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the 3 main areas of Day-care in UHW, UHL and ‘Offsite Nurse-Led Chemotherapy Service’.
  • Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
  • There may also be opportunities to work within the Haematology Ward and Transplant Unit, Haemophilia centre, Teenage Cancer Trust.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Haematology Nurse position?

Applicants should be experienced nurses with a passion for working in a chemotherapy setting, ideally with knowledge of haematological conditions.

Is this position permanent?

No, this is a fixed term/secondment position for 1 year due to maternity cover.

What training will be provided to new hires?

New hires will receive a 4-week supernumerary period along with a comprehensive training package supported by our Educational facilitators.

Are there opportunities to work in other areas besides the main chemotherapy settings?

Yes, there may be opportunities to work within the Haematology Ward, Transplant Unit, Haemophilia Centre, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Is it necessary to speak Welsh to apply for this position?

While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this role?

You can contact Jill Sully, the Haematology Day Centre Sister, at jill.sully@wales.nhs.uk or call 02920 742244 for further information.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

Yes, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board offers a diverse range of career opportunities, and staff can develop advanced skills and knowledge by rotating through various areas within the Haematology Directorate.

Do I need permission from my current line manager to apply for this secondment position?

Yes, if you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Caring for People, Keeping People Well

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides local healthcare services for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and is the main provider of specialist services for the people of south Wales - and for some services, the whole of Wales and the wider UK. Our Health Board delivers health services for our local population of approximately 500,000, and we host over 100 specialist services for our region and beyond. We’re very proud of the role that we play within the NHS, as one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK. We employ a diverse workforce of around 14,000 staff who work across a range of hospital sites and deliver care in people’s homes and other community settings.