Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the CNS team within the Breast Screening Unit at the Bristol Breast Care Centre supporting ladies who have been recalled from screening mammograms with abnormalities that require further investigation, supporting these ladies through additional tests and offering a telephone results service on a weekly basis. In addition to this the role involves health promotion around the importance of screening and breast awareness.
Main duties of the job
Supporting ladies recalled for assessment following routine breast screening mammograms.
Supporting ladies with further tests that may be required from an informative and psychological supportive nature
Attend Breast MDT meetings and relay benign results of biopsies to ladies
Health promotion across all areas of the screening programme, including poor uptake areas, and additional learning needs areas
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting ladies through the process of being recalled following a routine mammogram
Supporting ladies who are undergoing further tests following a recent screening mammogram
Advising ladies around the importance of breast screening and breast awareness, including health promotion within the community
Attending the Breast MDT and delivering results in a sensitive and informative manner
Working independently but also as part of the wider Breast team
Please see job description attached for further detailed information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting ladies through the process of being recalled following a routine mammogram
Supporting ladies who are undergoing further tests following a recent screening mammogram
Advising ladies around the importance of breast screening and breast awareness, including health promotion within the community
Attending the Breast MDT and delivering results in a sensitive and informative manner
Working independently but also as part of the wider Breast team
Please see job description attached for further detailed information
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- RGN Level 1 Registered Nurse Degree
- At least 4 years post registration experience
- Capable of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Counselling certificate
- Breast cancer Nursing module
- Experience of delivering results in a sensitive manner
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- RGN Level 1 Registered Nurse Degree
- At least 4 years post registration experience
- Capable of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Counselling certificate
- Breast cancer Nursing module
- Experience of delivering results in a sensitive manner
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Avon Breast Screening
Bristol Breast Care Centre, Beaufort House, Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
