Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team as a Band 6 Oncology CNS. There are 2 x WTE equivalent posts available.



Primarily the successful candidates will be supporting oncology clinics happening within Carmarthenshire (Prince Philip Hospital and Glangwili Hospital). The base is to be decided with whomever is successfully appointed.



The areas of speciality include colorectal, urology, lung and Upper-GI. Occasionally the appointed person may be asked to support other oncology clinics across the Health board.



These new posts will work closely and have support from CNSs already within the Team.



The main focus of this role will be to provide support to patients attending Oncology clinics in Carmarthenshire.



With other members of the Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the care of a designated group of patients.



Once competencies are achieved the post holder will be required to undertake reviews with patients receiving systemic anti cancer treatments.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews will be held on 06/01/2026



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



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.