Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Oncology

Job Summary

The Acute Oncology Nursing Service is an established service within Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are seeking a motivated and reliable Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the current team, providing expert clinical skills to review patients admitted with complications of anti-cancer treatment, complications of malignancy, or new diagnosis of malignancy during an emergency admission. The post will also support delivery of the Health Board's Cancer Treatment Triage line.

This role is based at Bronglais General Hospital.

The post holder will be a key member of the Health Board with opportunities to demonstrate leadership, innovation, negotiation and teaching. They will be able to work under pressure, face challenges, be well organised and enthusiastic, possess good IT and communication skills, and work effectively as part of a Multidisciplinary Team. The role provides specialist oncology nursing advice, guidance, support and leadership.

Work autonomously and manage own workload. Provide specialist education and training to staff. The main focus is to support the care of inpatients, providing specialist oncology advice during admissions. There will be occasional shifts to support the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line; this is a seven-day post including weekend shifts pro rata. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable though English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. We employ over 13,000 staff and provide a range of services across primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities. We work in partnership with local authorities and with public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers.

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

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per year (pro rata if part time)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 100-NMR
013-0126

Job locations:
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, SA31 3BB

Job responsibilities:

You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents. The Health Board supports bilingualism to enhance patient and service user experiences and welcomes applications from Welsh speakers. Welsh language ability is desirable; if you do not meet the Welsh language requirements, staff support and learning options are available during employment.

Essential – Qualifications & Knowledge

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

Desirable – Qualifications

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

Essential – Experience

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

Desirable – Experience

• Experience of participating in research

Language Skills

• Desirable:
  Welsh speaker (Level
  1)

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be sought. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional registration is required. See NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

Employer details

Employer:

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address:
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, SA31 3BB

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