UGI/NET Cancer Co-ordinator Swansea, Wales
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, caring and compassionate individual to work as part of the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team for Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The band 4 coordinator for UGI and Neuro endocrine cancer will provide a vital role in supporting the CNS with the management of this patient group.
The South West Wales Cancer Centre (SWWCC) delivers a service to all patients across South West Wales and covers two large health boards, Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda.
The post holder will work under the guidance and support of the Upper GI clinical nurse specialist to provide a holistic, sensitive and compassionate service to support and meet the needs of our patients.
This role will support the patient along the diagnostic and treatment pathway and after treatment has been completed.
It will involve supporting aspects of care delivery, patient pathway co-ordination, assessing the needs of patients and carers and providing information, help and support to those living with UGI/ neuro endocrine cancer.
As an extended member of the UGI/NET MDT, the role will support effective communication between patients, their families and carers, primary and secondary care and with third sector agencies.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, be motivated and able to work in a team and use own initiative.
The Band 4 coordinator will be expected to support the clinical nurse specialist in managing the needs of patients diagnosed with a upper GI/neuro endocrine cancer.
The post holders require a willingness to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
NVQ level 3 is essential with the willingness to work towards level 4.
The ideal candidate will have had previous experience of working within health care, to support with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation stages of the patient's treatment plans.
You must have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
