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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Myeloma
The closing date is 09 April 2026
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from date of start to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The successful candidate would work as part of a multidisciplinary Haematology team. They will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, implementing & evaluating care plans under the guidance of the team leader. They will work with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in Myeloma on a Cardiff and Vale UHB wide basis, the Haematology day centre and inpatient ward Sister/charge nurse.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly and experienced team, who strive to deliver excellent patient care. We work closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and together our objective is to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs. Our team is fast moving and progressive and actively support nurse led activities and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
Full job description and personal specification are available within supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Current NMC Registration
* Educated to Degree level
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
* Independent prescriber or willing to work towards
* Non-medical referrer or (willing to work towards)
Experience
* Experience in the same speciality and with related post-registration qualifications
* Previous experience of working in a variety of settings
Skills
* Evidence of up to date knowledge and expertise in relevant speciality
* Teaching and assessing skills
Specialist knowledge
* Competent in administration of parental chemotherapy
* Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
* Experience in caring for acute and terminally ill patients
Personal Qualities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team (MDT)
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
* Able to work flexibly to meet needs of client group
* Good counselling skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Vale UHB
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