Job overview
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen to join our small team of Macmillan Head and Neck Cancer Nurse Specialists in the Head and Neck Department at Morriston Hospital. We are looking for a compassionate, hardworking and enthusiastic individual who has the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
If you are a highly motivated, interested in supporting head and neck patients through their treatment pathway, have experience in head and neck surgery or have relevant experience, and would like to work within a supportive team, in an innovative environment we would like to hear from you
The ability to travel between hospital sites is essential for the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Main duties of the job
Named Key worker (first point of contact) for all patients diagnosed with a Head & Neck Cancer. Providing the patient and families with specialist information enabling them to undertake complex decisions regarding treatment options. Acting as the main contact following diagnosis as well as before, during and after course of treatment.
Working closely with the MDT Head & Neck team, acting as a key contributor providing guidance and support to ensure high quality of patient care, also referring to and facilitating links with allied health professionals as and when required i.e. Speech and language therapists, dietician, psychologists.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Valid NMC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
2. 3 years post-registration experience
3. Demonstrate relevant experience applicable to a head and neck cancer patient
Abilities
Essential criteria
4. Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
5. Ability to work and manage time independently
6. Manage own workload
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.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable