Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Position: Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Job Summary
Join the non‑medical Oncology Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board. Based at Withybush General Hospital, the successful post holder will primarily support patients attending oncology clinics or receiving systemic‑anticancer treatment at Withybush Hospital. Occasional travel to other sites within the Health Board may be required.
Responsibilities
You will be an integral part of the Oncology team, supporting patients through contact in clinic alongside the medical team, nurse‑led clinics and follow‑up outside of clinic times. If you are not already an independent non‑medical prescriber, you will be supported to complete this qualification within your first year in post. You will be experienced in managing toxicities of systemic anticancer treatment.
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Master's Degree or equivalent experience
* Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
* Knowledge of service improvement
* Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable Qualifications
* Evidence of higher level of practice development within specialist area
* Teaching qualification
* Management qualification
* Advanced clinical skills
* Non‑medical Prescribing course
Essential Experience
* Extensive previous experience of working within specialty area
* Experience of complex decision making
* Experience of communication skills in very emotive situations
* Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
* Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
* Experience in the relevant specialty
* Experience of working in a multi‑professional environment
* Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable Experience
* People Management experience
* Experience of participating in research
* Experience of working with pre‑registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – desirable
* English – required
Job Details
Date posted: 21 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year, pro rata
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
Reference number: 100‑NMR370‑1125
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Information is available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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