Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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., 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.

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.