Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Carmarthen is seeking a part-time Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist. This role involves providing holistic care to children with oncological conditions and supporting their families. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Paediatric Nursing, relevant experience, and knowledge in paediatric oncology. The position offers competitive salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working with children with complex needs.
• Experience in paediatric Palliative care and symptom management.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care of the child and family from diagnosis through to palliative care.
• Develop specialist knowledge to support the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in future strategy planning of the service.

Skills

Working with children with complex needs

Paediatric Oncology experience

Clinical leadership

Administering Cytotoxic medication

Education

RNCB Diploma/ Degree in Paediatric Nursing studies

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in speciality

Paediatric Oncology Nursing qualification

Teaching & assessing qualification

Job description

Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time post within our Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing service.

The post holder will be supported to provide a holistic approach to care of the child, young person and family from diagnosis through active treatment, follow-up, and if necessary, palliative care and bereavement care.

The post holder will develop knowledge and skills to provide a highly specialist resource for, and liaise with professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary health care setting, and also provide a specialist resource for other agencies working with the child and family i.e. Education Services, Social Services and Voluntary agencies.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist (POONS) supports the Professional Nursing Lead for the care co-ordination of children and young people with Oncological Conditions within West Wales.

The post holder will develop expert professional and clinicalleadership in the nursing and management of these patients supporting the families and other professionals involved in their care.

The post holder works with the lead specialist developing expert specialist knowledge and skills in co-ordinating care with the support of the multidisciplinary team, Children's Community nursingteam, in-patient ward, day case and Paediatric outpatient departments as well as providing as much care as possible within the patient's home.

The post holder will participate in planning the future strategy of the service and the provision of professional advice to thenetwork.

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

Interviews to be held on 22/10/2025.

About us

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

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

• RNCB Diploma/ Degree in Paediatric Nursing studies
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in speciality
• Paediatric Oncology Nursing qualification, ENB 240 course or equivalent
• Teaching & assessing qualification.
• To be chemotherapy assessed and competent or willing to update.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies - Community Children's Nursing
• Bereavement / counselling qualification
• Understanding of Budgets / Budgetary management
• Willingness to work towards acquiring the Masters' Degree in Paediatric Palliative Care

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working with children with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience within Paediatric Oncology
• Multidisciplinary working.
• Demonstrable experience in a clinical leadership role
• Experience of using CVADs.
• Competent in administering Cytotoxic medication
• Experience working in paediatric Oncology within the community setting.
• Experience in paediatric Palliative care and symptom management.

Language Skills

• 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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata