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.



English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply



To work with patients and their carers to determine in partnership the assessment of patient needs. Working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary/multi agency team. To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to inpatient and community service on the care of patients when requested. To lead or contribute to the development of a care plan to meet the holistic needs of the patient and carer which identifies interventions, goals and review dates. To act as the named nurse for designated individuals To ensure that patients receive nursing care according to plan, delegating the care to be given to other members of the team as appropriate. To plan with the patient/team a discharge plan that is followed through for each patient, involving both carers, community services and other agencies when appropriate. To contribute to the creation of a caring environment that values patients/carers opinions and ideas and where motivation amongst staff to develop is a high priority.

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 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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/



To ensure the development of therapeutic interventions within the team. To ensure ward staff are up to date with patients' progress and full communication is maintained with staff involved regarding admissions and discharges. To ensure that patients/clients and their carers receive accurate, current information relevant to their need. This will include information on how to access other services to support their needs To provide clinical leadership to junior members of the team and deputise/undertake delegated duties in the absence of the Team Leader. To undertake appraisals of junior members of staff. To assist and preceptor/coach junior nurses and staff to develop their professional knowledge and skills through the meeting of appraisal objectives and personal development plans, utilising own achievements in this respect as a model. To ensure consistency of leadership styles by supporting the Team Leader in establishing and shaping a climate within which the attitudes, knowledge and skills of staff are brought together to develop an ownership for the philosophy of care adopted. * To identify a personal development plan incorporating measures both through training and self directed study/experiences, ensuring the delivery of evidence based interventions and practice.