This is a unique opportunity to join an already established Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Hywel Dda. We are looking to expand the team to embrace new ways of working within a multidisciplinary haematology team also made up of Consultants, Pharmacists and Specialist doctors.
This is a time of great change within the Haematology service, being driven by a team of staff passionate about providing a safe robust and quality haematology service within a large coastal and rural landscape.
If you want to maintain a strong patient focus while influencing the future of the Haematology service in Hywel Dda, this may be the job for you, we look forward to you joining us!
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will subspecialise in one of the three haematology cancers; Myeloma, Leukaemia or Lymphoma, influencing our changing service to make a positive impact on direct patient care. Although you will be based at one site, you will work across traditional boundaries to provide a Health Board wide service, sometimes involving virtual ways of working.
You will act as Key Worker for a cohort of patients, involved in nurse led clinics and also have the opportunity to learn and develop advanced skills such as bone marrow aspirations and peripheral central catheter placement depending on patient need within your sub specialism.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 31/07/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Masters 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
* Teaching qualification
* Advanced clinical skills
* Non-medical Prescribing course
Experience
* Experience in the relevant specialty
* Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* Experience of managing a ward/area/department
* Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Experience of participating in research
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Lead Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
£46,840 to £53,602 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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