Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality cancer care? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and play a key role in improving the experience and outcomes of patients presenting with acute complications relating to cancer and its treatment.
The Acute Oncology Service provides urgent assessment, rapid initial management and specialist advice for patients who develop problems associated with cancer or systemic anti-cancer therapies. Working across organisational and specialty boundaries, the service ensures patients receive timely access to expert oncology input, helping to accelerate diagnosis, coordinate care and direct patients onto the most appropriate assessment and treatment pathways, regardless of where they present within the hospital.
As the Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work as an integral member of the Acute Oncology Team, delivering compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals affected by cancer. You will offer specialist advice, support and information to patients from diagnosis, throughout their cancer journey and during any acute episodes requiring urgent assessment or intervention.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical assessment skills and work collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the service is to provide rapid identification and appropriate prompt management of patients that present with:
- previously undiagnosed cancer.
- complications as a direct consequence of their cancer e.g. metastatic spinal cord compression, hypercalcaemia.
- acute complications following cancer therapy e.g. neutropenic sepsis.
The CNS will provide clinical support and expertise in acute oncology assessment in the emergency admission areas, provide early input of Specialist Oncologist assessment and clinical management advice for unscheduled oncology emergency admissions with regard to the following:
- Complications related to chemotherapy.
- Complications of cancer.
- Suspected unknown primary cancer.
- To take the lead with regard to MSCC, Neutropenic Sepsis and Cancer of Unknown Primary.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 27th July 2027 to cover a secondment. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 10 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 110-NMR248-0926-A
- Job locations: Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Clinical Duties
- Assess patients admitted as an emergency and ensure they are receiving appropriate care and investigations as per agreed pathways whilst actively integrating theory into practice.
- Exercise professional autonomy and make critical judgements using knowledge andskills in order to provide the highest standards of holistic patient care.
- Ensure the patient and, if appropriate their relatives, are involved with decision making and aware of proceedings.
- Deliver evidence based individualised and personalised care through holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care; act as an advocate for the patient.
- Advise clinical teams of the appropriate investigations, diagnostic tests and imaging according to patient presentation, care pathways and clinical competence.
- Respond to situations involving oncological emergencies using clinical judgement and decision making to initiate appropriate management.
Service Management
- As part of the Cancer MDT assist in the development of care pathways for the Acute Oncology Service.
Service Improvement
- To develop services in order to meet local/national objectives and standards.
- To assist in continuing development and audit of the role to develop relevant changes in patient or departmental needs, ensuring a quality service is provided and maintained and implementing of service improvements from the results.
- Contribute to Peer Review and ensure that services are compliant with Cancer Standards
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Sound clinical knowledge and experience of oncological emergencies
Desirable
- First level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration Experience
- Evidence of good communications skills
Desirable
- Experience of Audit and Research
- Experience of caring for patients and families of people with a newly diagnosed malignancy
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3/B2 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Employer details
- Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Address: Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/