Clinical Nurse Specialist (Macmillan)

Lehrman Cameron Studio, LLC; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Macmillan) to join their team in Carmarthen. This fixed-term role involves participating in a cancer nursing rotation program, providing patient care in outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. The successful candidate will have a strong clinical background and be registered as a nurse, with opportunities for career development in cancer care.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficient in clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for cancer patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in training across various specialties.

Skills

Clinical specialty

Service improvement

Research appraisal

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Bachelor’s Degree

Specialist postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a nurse to participate in an exciting cancer nursing rotation program, encompassing clinical placements in Head and Neck, Upper GI, Breast, and Colorectal specialties.

This is a fixed-term/secondment vacancy until 30/09/2026 due to funding. If you are an existing Hywel Dda University Health Board employee applying as a secondment, prior approval from your current manager is required.

The program offers training aligned with the core cancer capabilities framework of the ACCEND program, supporting career development as a cancer clinical nurse specialist. Opportunities include outpatient, inpatient, and community settings, with external collaborations, including Swansea Bay Health Board and various charities, to gain comprehensive experience in cancer care roles.

Main duties of the job

The base location is Glangwili, with expected travel to other hospital sites for training and service delivery. The role includes protected learning time, clinical supervision, and Level 7 education with online portfolio completion. You will provide high-quality care for patients with suspected or diagnosed lung cancer, working within a multidisciplinary team throughout the patient’s cancer journey, from pre-diagnosis to follow-up.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome. Interviews are scheduled for 01/07/25.

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board delivers NHS services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties, with a staff of 12,000 providing a wide range of healthcare services in hospitals, community settings, and through partnerships.

Details

• Post date: 04 June 2025
• Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
• Location: Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen

Job Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached in supporting documents. The health board encourages bilingualism and welcomes Welsh speakers, offering support to meet language requirements.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications and knowledge:

• Registered Nurse (Part 1), Current NMC registration
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Specialist postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient in clinical specialty, service improvement, literature search, and research appraisal

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Advanced clinical skills, Non-medical Prescribing (V300)

Experience:

• Relevant experience at Band 5, in the relevant specialty, in a multidisciplinary environment, mentoring pre-registration students, and undertaking audits

Desirable:

• Participation in research and practice change initiatives

Language skills: Welsh (Level 1) desirable.

This post is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and sponsorship requirements as applicable.

Employer Details

Hywel Dda University Health Board, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF. Website.