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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Oncology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR314-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
22/10/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist

Band 6

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Job overview

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 clinical 
leadership 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 nursing team, 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 the 
network. 

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.

 

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria
  • 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.
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in paediatric Oncology within the community setting.
  • Experience in paediatric Palliative care and symptom management.

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Angharad Davies
Job title
Childrens Community Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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