Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse who is ready for a challenge The East Site Breast Nursing team is seeking a highly self-motivated practitioner, with a desire to promote and develop clinical excellence in clinical practice. The successful post holder will join an established Breast Nursing team and provide nursing support to inpatient / outpatient areas.
Main duties of the job
Secondary Care (East) - Surgical Directorate Band 6 Breast Nurse(20 hours - part time)
The post holder will following training be required to deliver patient care complementary to that offered by Doctors and other health care professionals within the field of Breast Care as part of a multi disciplinary team. The successful post holder will act as part of the breast care nursing team and support point both in-patient and out-patient services to ensure patients receive appropriate management/treatment, aide their pathway and contribute to decreased length of stay.
The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the Breast Care team to ensure both elective / emergency patient receive holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
You will need the following:
Registered Nurse with current Registration with the N.M.C.Post Registration Education, a Diploma / Degree LevelPost-Registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or aboveDemonstrate involvement in change management and successful implementation of practice / quality improvements.Excellent Organisational and Leadership skills.Experience of multi professional working / working effectively with other stakeholders
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.
You will need the following:
Registered Nurse with current Registration with the N.M.C.Post Registration Education, a Diploma / Degree LevelPost-Registration nursing experience at Band 5 level or aboveDemonstrate involvement in change management and successful implementation of practice / quality improvements.Excellent Organisational and Leadership skills.Experience of multi professional working / working effectively with other stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Have or willing to obtain qualification in breast care
- Have or working towards degree in relevant field
Desirable
- Counselling Qualifications
- Research Qualification
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- RGN
- Substantive post registration experience in relevant field of nursing eg Surgery or Oncology or Palliative Care
- Lymphoedema Experience
Desirable
- Experience of nursing breast care patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Imtermediate IT skills
- Good time management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Teaching Skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of breast disease and its treatment
- Knowledge of relevant research and process of audit
Desirable
- Oncology Palliative Care and Lymphoedema management
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Smart professional appearance and approach
- Good interpsersonal skills
- Motivated
- Demonstrate self awareness and ability to manage stress
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
- Flexible approach to work and Adaptable and Friendly and Approachable
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel on home visits and other sites with the Health Baord
- Be able to work flexible hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Have or willing to obtain qualification in breast care
- Have or working towards degree in relevant field
Desirable
- Counselling Qualifications
- Research Qualification
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- RGN
- Substantive post registration experience in relevant field of nursing eg Surgery or Oncology or Palliative Care
- Lymphoedema Experience
Desirable
- Experience of nursing breast care patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Imtermediate IT skills
- Good time management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Teaching Skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of breast disease and its treatment
- Knowledge of relevant research and process of audit
Desirable
- Oncology Palliative Care and Lymphoedema management
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Smart professional appearance and approach
- Good interpsersonal skills
- Motivated
- Demonstrate self awareness and ability to manage stress
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
- Flexible approach to work and Adaptable and Friendly and Approachable
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel on home visits and other sites with the Health Baord
- Be able to work flexible hours
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
