Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced cancer Nurse to join the non-medical Oncology Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board.



Based at Withybush General Hospital, the successful post holder will primarily support people attending oncology clinics at Withybush Hospital or receiving systemic-anti cancer treatment at Withybush Hospital. Occasionally there may be a requirement to travel to other sites across the Health board to support other oncology clinics.



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



You will be an integral part of the Oncology team and will support patients through contact in clinic alongside the medical team, nurse led clinics and through 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.

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 16/12/2025.



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 core 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.