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Registered Clinical Practitioner

Velindre University NHS Trust

Cardiff, CF15 7QZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 October 2026

13 days left

Job description

Are you an experienced Theatre Clinical Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a specialist cancer service? We...

Within your designated clinical area in Velindre Cancer Service (VCS), you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, including individualised assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Maintain excellent clinical standards, accurate documentation and safe practice in line with NMC, Trust and local policies.

Support, supervise and develop staff and students by acting as a mentor, preceptor and role model within the clinical area.

Contribute to the safe and effective running of the ward/department, including shift coordination, resource management, risk reporting, audit activity and service improvement.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Nurse / Operating Departmental Practitioner
  • Nursing Degree/Diploma
  • Current NMC / HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
  • Able to assess interpret and action specialist patient conditions

Desirable: - Masters level learning or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Competent in related nursing or clinical speciality eg Ward / theatre / SACT / Outpatients
  • Competent in day-to-day shift management
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Knowledge of research and audit.
  • Able to manage complex situations
  • Competent in day-to-day shift management
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Knowledge of research and audit.
  • Able to manage complex situations

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teaching skills
  • IT skills
  • Organised time management
  • Able to use initiative
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Motivated and enthusiastic

Other

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

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Velindre University NHS Trust

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