Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Breast Care Nursing Team at Breast Test Wales, part of the Screening Division of Public Health Wales. We are seeking a part-time Senior Breast Care Nurse to join our North Wales team, supporting services across our centres in Wrexham and Llandudno.
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Are you self-motivated, forward-thinking, and eager to develop both yourself and others? Do you thrive working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a specialist multidisciplinary team? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Breast Care Nurse, you will:
Provide direct care and support to individuals recalled for assessment following routine screening mammograms.
Offer psychological support, evidence-based information, and guidance to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer or breast disease, empowering them to make informed decisions about their treatment.
Lead and support a small team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and service improvement.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and implement best practices in breast care nursing.
Participate in clinical audit activities to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care, ensuring services meet high standards and support ongoing improvement.
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 for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate and committed nurse who:
Has nursing experience in breast care, population screening or cancer care , or is willing to undertake further study to gain the necessary expertise.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is committed to team building, high-quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Has a strong record of recent and ongoing professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. We welcome applications from Welsh and/or English speakers.
Interested in Joining Us?
We warmly welcome informal visits to our centres, where you can meet the team and get a feel for the environment. You are also encouraged to speak with the Head of Nursing to learn more about the role and our service.
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.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate and committed nurse who:
Has nursing experience in breast care, population screening or cancer care , or is willing to undertake further study to gain the necessary expertise.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is committed to team building, high-quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Has a strong record of recent and ongoing professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. We welcome applications from Welsh and/or English speakers.
Interested in Joining Us?
We warmly welcome informal visits to our centres, where you can meet the team and get a feel for the environment. You are also encouraged to speak with the Head of Nursing to learn more about the role and our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Recent relevant courses / study in the field of Breast Care
- First degree in relevant field or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience Breast Care/Screening or Public Health /Cancer nursing experience
- Breast Care Nursing qualification or a willingness to undertake a Breast Care Nursing qualification within 12 months of appointment if not already achieved
Desirable
- Oncology Certificate
- Community nursing qualification
- Teaching and assessing certificate
- Counselling/Communication Skills certificate
- MSc in relevant field or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Improvement in Practice
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience with some management experience Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team and managing own case load/ workload
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Evidence of research/audits undertaken
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Effective communications skills
- Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the principals of screening and breast disease
- Evidence of recent training and development
- Ability to self-direct and self-motivate
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of research and quality assurance
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel around Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Recent relevant courses / study in the field of Breast Care
- First degree in relevant field or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience Breast Care/Screening or Public Health /Cancer nursing experience
- Breast Care Nursing qualification or a willingness to undertake a Breast Care Nursing qualification within 12 months of appointment if not already achieved
Desirable
- Oncology Certificate
- Community nursing qualification
- Teaching and assessing certificate
- Counselling/Communication Skills certificate
- MSc in relevant field or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Improvement in Practice
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience with some management experience Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team and managing own case load/ workload
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Evidence of research/audits undertaken
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Effective communications skills
- Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the principals of screening and breast disease
- Evidence of recent training and development
- Ability to self-direct and self-motivate
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of research and quality assurance
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel around Wales
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).
