Acute Oncology​/Assessment Unit Nurse Practitioner-INTERNAL

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join the Oncology and Haematology Service within the Alaw Unit.

The post will be based in the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. We are looking for a band 6 Specialist Practitioner to join our team. Our Acute oncology & triage service currently operates 5 days a week for Cancer patients on treatment with a vision of extending this to 7 days a week. Our Triage line is available 24/7 for telephone advice for patients on cancer treatment.

The team provides expert advice to oncology and haematology patients to ensure early recognition of potential emergencies, treatment complications and the provision of a follow‑up structure. The Assessment unit provides a clinical area for nursing and medical staff to assess and monitor patients and deliver prompt quality care. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is keen to learn and take on new clinical skills.

Previous experience is essential and we require good assessment skills and clinical decision making. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and professional person to deliver high standards of care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

• Qualified SACT Trained

• SACT trained, Working experience of Triage

• Communication skills

• I.T. Skills