Job summary
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care Nurse
Band 7
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Band 7 Breast CNS |Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team at Singleton Breast Care Unit.
The successful candidate will manage an independent caseload of patients undergoing breast investigations and those who progress onto the Breast Cancer pathway. The post holder shall be working collaboratively with a range of health-care providers providing care and support for patients in the clinic setting providing an efficient and effective diagnostic service.
Main duties of the job
As part of the role you will be required to take part in clinical audit, research and continue to update your practice through evidence-based study and training. The post will require you to use relevant I.T systems so I.T skills is advantageous.
The post holder must be able to communicate effectively, sensitively, and compassionately with often distressed patients and their families, when discussing cancer diagnosis and treatment. Clinical supervision is offered to all staff to support them with the psychological impact of the role.
It is essential for the applicant to have completed or in the process of completing the ENB A11 or Principles of Breast Care Practice.
The role requires a flexible approach to work, commitment, and the ability to prioritise your workload and work with the wider multidisciplinary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
- Knowledge of service improvement
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of participating in research
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cheryl Gooding
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Nursing Surgical Specialities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Tel : 01792 205666 ext 39745
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