Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and flexible candidate who has a special interest in breast screening and the breast cancer patient pathway and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills within this specialist area.
Join our dynamic team who strive to deliver high standards of patient care within one of the largest breast screening units in the country.
Main duties of the job
To support the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services in providing support, and relevant information to women and their families, and advice to women recalled for further investigations and subsequent referral for treatment.
To assess each woman individually regarding their psychological needs and provide the appropriate support information.
To ensure each woman and her family, if appropriate, have access to the appropriate information they require regarding the screening programme, investigations, and possible outcomes.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key focus areas of this role are:
Ensure patients safetyQuality within the breast serviceAttend the weekly MDT and co-ordinate patient care accordinglyWork in line with the requirements outlined by quality assurance andattend quality assurance meetings
Participate in health promotion work; in house and in the community
Participate in audit, research and service development with the screening role and in collaboration with the wider breast care team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key focus areas of this role are:
Ensure patients safetyQuality within the breast serviceAttend the weekly MDT and co-ordinate patient care accordinglyWork in line with the requirements outlined by quality assurance andattend quality assurance meetings
Participate in health promotion work; in house and in the community
Participate in audit, research and service development with the screening role and in collaboration with the wider breast care team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Experience in the area
Desirable
- Breast care experience
- Evidence of experience
Understanding of role
Essential
- Knowledge of post applied for
- Understands role
Desirable
- Experience in relevant role
- Evidence of experience
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills oral and written
- Communication at interview
Desirable
- Breaking bad news training
- Evidence of qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Experience in the area
Desirable
- Breast care experience
- Evidence of experience
Understanding of role
Essential
- Knowledge of post applied for
- Understands role
Desirable
- Experience in relevant role
- Evidence of experience
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills oral and written
- Communication at interview
Desirable
- Breaking bad news training
- Evidence of qualification
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).
