Clinical Nurse Specialist (Macmillan)

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a dedicated nurse for a fixed-term cancer rotation programme focused on developing expertise in various clinical placements. This role offers extensive training and the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients at critical points in their cancer care trajectory.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration is essential.
• Experience in relevant specialty required.
• Ability to work in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to patients with lung cancer.
• Involves the whole patient care pathway from diagnosis to follow-up.
• Participate in mentorship and support of nursing students.

Skills

Knowledge of service improvement

Proficient in clinical specialty

Able to undertake literature search

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Bachelors Degree

Specialist post graduate qualification

Job description

Job summary

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 30/09/2026 due to funding.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking for a nurse to embark on an exciting cancer nursing rotation programme. This programme will encompass clinical placements within Head and Neck, Upper GI, Breast and Colorectal.

We have developed a training and development programme and using the core cancer capabilities in practice framework set out by the ACCEND programme, we will help you develop the skills and support the learning that is required for nurses who wish to embark on a career as a cancer clinical nurse specialist.

With opportunities to attend various in and out-patient and community settings, our external organisations including Swansea Bay Heath Board and charities - who support our patient's cancer trajectory, you will gain knowledge and experience of the cancer key worker role, holistic needs assessment and nurse-led clinics.

Main duties of the job

The base location would Glangwilli but with an expectation to travel to the other hospital sites for training as directed by the senior nurse and expected to travel within a timely manner to meet expectations of the service delivery plan.

The posts will have protected time to learn with colleagues and regular clinical supervision and there will be an expectation that you will undertake Level 7 education and complete an online portfolio.

You will provide a high-quality service within Hywel Dda University Health Board to patients with suspected and diagnosed with lung cancer.

The post holder works as part of the multi-professional team, ensuring this group of patients receive the highest standards of care and support from time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway.

The role will encompass all aspects of the patient care pathway, from pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment and follow up in both the outpatient and inpatient environments.

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 01/07/25

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-NMR170-0625

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Bachelors Degree
• Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Band 5 experience
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Language skills Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Bachelors Degree
• Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Band 5 experience
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Language skills Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)