Job summary
Are you a nurse with the commitment, drive and passion to deliver outstanding care within breast screening?
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled senior nurse with a strong background in breast cancer to join the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme
Main duties of the job
Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for clients and their carers through the screening and assessment pathway within the breast screening programme
Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient's changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment, (HNA).
o work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service working with the Director of Screening and Breast Screening Service Lead.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.
Update own clinical and specialist knowledge.
Contribute in audit processes
Active involvement in the development of the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.
Update own clinical and specialist knowledge.
Contribute in audit processes
Active involvement in the development of the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- ENB 998/C&G 730 or equivalent
- Minimum first degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post qualification
- 2 years within breast cancer care
- Recent clinical experience at band 6/7
- Significant experience in teaching/health promotion & education
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Breast screening programme
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- ENB 998/C&G 730 or equivalent
- Minimum first degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in teaching
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post qualification
- 2 years within breast cancer care
- Recent clinical experience at band 6/7
- Significant experience in teaching/health promotion & education
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Breast screening programme
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).
