About this role
Job summary
Are you self-motivated, forward thinking, eager to learn and keen to develop the skills to work both autonomously and as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team? If you are, then we would very much like to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Breast Care Nursing Team of Breast Test Wales which is part of the Screening Division of Public Health Wales. We are recruiting a Breast Care Nurse to work within the West Wales team based in our Swansea Centre.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the care and support of women who have been recalled for assessment following their routine screening mammogram. You will be expected to provide psychological support, evidence-based information and advice to women diagnosed with breast cancer and breast disease, thereby assisting them in making informed decisions regarding treatment options.
You should be committed to positive team building, delivering a high-quality service and have oncology or breast screening experience and the principles and practice of breast cancer nursing qualification, or a willingness to undertake study to acquire. Excellent communication skills are essential, with evidence of recent and continuing professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinic Nurse role is pivotal to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care to service users attending Public Health Wales breast screening assessment centres, whilst adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Conduct.
This role is directly responsible for supporting and chaperoning service users during breast examinations, when undergoing biopsies and in the absence of a Breast Care Nurse being present when benign results are given.
The Clinic Nurse is responsible for managing efficient and prudent stock control including medicines management and emergency equipment.
Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group which applies to this role is colleague.
As part of the role the postholder may be asked to work across screening division as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience working in a clinical environment, delivering direct patient care
- An understanding of population health screening
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a clinical environment, delivering direct patient care
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in breast care, oncology, or screening services
- Involvement in quality improvement or audit initiatives
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of breast screening and the role of Public Health Wales
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide person-centred care
- Competence in clinical decision-making and prioritising workload
- Awareness of confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity principles.
- Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for service users
- Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the service
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including and Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to travel between sites across Wales in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Breast Test Wales
24 Alexandra Rd
Swansea
SA1 5DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)