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The successful candidate will act as a key worker to patients receiving cellular (CAR T) therapy. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and psycho-social support. The individual will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and implementing appropriate care accordingly.

This is a secondment for 2 years and will be supported by the current post holder

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

• To deliver high quality and efficient inpatient and outpatient care for patients undergoing Car T Cell therapy.
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using a holistic and individualized approach, based on the principles of best practice and clinical effectiveness
• To provide continued support to patients throughout their journey through the inpatient and outpatient setting, ensuring that their care is delivered in a timely and efficient manner
• To provide patients with information, education and psychological support throughout the course of their disease and treatment
• The successful candidate will be required to enhance their clinical role by training in practical procedures such as cannulation/ venepuncture / chemotherapy / care of central lines and factor concentrate administration. (This list is not exhaustive and may change to meet service)
• The post holder would be expected to be competent in the insertion of vascular access devices (PICC’s and power glides are examples) practical procedures such as cannulation / venepuncture / chemotherapy / care of central lines and factor concentrate administration. (This list is not exhaustive and may change to meet service needs)
• The post holder will be required to work clinically

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is“Caring for People, Keeping People Well”,and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds

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