Breast Cancer Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., The successful applicant will work as part of a well-established dynamic breast multi-disciplinary team who provide specialist advice, holistic care and support to patients, their relatives and all members of the health care teams within the hospital. With the support of the team you will lead and manage a caseload of patients with specialist needs. You will be required to lead, support, develop and evaluate the breast cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework. The role covers a week day specialist service and the post is full time - 37.5 hours per week.
We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. The Trust offers many opportunities for further education and development., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior nurse who is passionate about breast cancer to lead and support the development of the secondary breast cancer service at Swansea Bay University health board.
Applications for this post are invited from experienced nurses who have had experience in breast cancer/oncology. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, and reliable plus a good team player and leader. You should also have a degree and be willing to develop your academic and clinic practice. You should uphold excellent communication skills. You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.