Job Description

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. Managing a case load of patients receiving a range of Oncology treatments and management of the associated complications



There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff including basic and post basic students.



Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.



To lead and be directly involved with clinical and operational procedures with patients, carers and relatives. To undertake assessments and direct care plans for patients, relatives and carers, with the team for those needing in-patient care, day-care and respite support. To work closely with patients and their families. To organise and lead case conferences and multi-agency meetings for patients, carers and families (particularly those with complex needs). To ensure that all care plan requirements are met within specified time-scales. To plan with the patient a leave or discharge plan that is followed through for each individual involving both nurses, community services and other agencies where appropriate. To assist, support and advise other areas in the management of patients with complex general and mental health needs. To assist in the clinical supervision of staff Develop links with other agencies and include in the individual care plans of patients as appropriate. To ensure community team are up to date with patients progress and full communication is made with the team and GP to facilitate periods of leave and discharge. To be involved in clinical audit of the ward environment and patient care plan. To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to other inpatients and community resources on the care of patients when requested

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.



Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.



If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.



Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/



You will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.



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