Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Care

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

To provide professional and clinical services in the care and management of patients who have been found to have Breast Disease. Provide expert knowledge, support and information to patients, families and the nursing/medical profession. Lead and organise the service in the absence of the Band 7.

Contribute to the development of a service that requires autonomy and clinical excellence.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.

Clinical Nurse Specialists are recognised internationally as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a speciality that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical research.

This position includes a clinical workload.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to deliver patient care within the field of Breast Care as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful holder will be an integral part of the breast care nursing team and support both in-patient and out-patient services to ensure patients receive appropriate management and treatment, aide their pathway and contribute to planning optimum patient care.

The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the Brest Care team to ensure both elective/emergency patients receive holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care needs.

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

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR522-0725

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification, for a full outline of the role and 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification, for a full outline of the role and 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the Nursing and midwifery council
  • Substantial post registration experience working either within the clinical speciality of breast care or relevent post qualifying nurse role
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Work independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice, in area of speciality

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale
  • Healthboard clinical databases eg: WPAS, WCP
  • Working towards relevant Masters Degree in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential

  • as the above

Desirable

  • as the above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the Nursing and midwifery council
  • Substantial post registration experience working either within the clinical speciality of breast care or relevent post qualifying nurse role
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Work independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice, in area of speciality

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale
  • Healthboard clinical databases eg: WPAS, WCP
  • Working towards relevant Masters Degree in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential

  • as the above

Desirable

  • as the above

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).

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.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Breast Care Nurse

Rhian Thomas

Rhian.thomas25@wales.nhs.uk

03000846093

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR522-0725

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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