Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to work in the Breast Unit in Prince Phillip Hospital, we are looking for an individual who has a flexible approach to the needs of the service, is dynamic, self-motivated and who is committed to development and improvement. You will be working alongside the healthcare support workers, clinical nurse specialists and multi-disciplinary team members to support its busy outpatient clinic.
Previous outpatients experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The department offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that its patients receive the highest quality and most up to date care.
Flexible working is required; the clinics are open 08.30-17.30 Monday-Friday. Breast services sit within the planned care service, under the surgical division. This is a substantive band 5 post at 22.5 hours per week. The base location would be at Prince Phillip Hospital but with an expectation to travel to the other hospital breast unit sites within a timely manner to meet the service delivery during sickness and annual leave.
Main duties of the job
As Registered Nurse you will be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective nursing care without direct supervision in a variety of scheduled and clinical sessions for differing specialities. This will be based upon evidence based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory rules and Health care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members and contribute to develop and maintaining the ward/department philosophy.
You will take charge of the department in the absence of the nurse in charge and support staff in the efficient running of the clinical area. Hywel Dda values should be embedded in your daily practice.
As a Registered Nurse in Outpatients you should have an awareness of the referral to treatment times that the service is governed by.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 7th August 2023
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development, statutory and mandatory training
- Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Able to relate theory to practice
- Able to maintain personal and professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge
- Working with the public within a team
Desirable
- Relevant experience within speciality
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development, statutory and mandatory training
- Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Able to relate theory to practice
- Able to maintain personal and professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge
- Working with the public within a team
Desirable
- Relevant experience within speciality
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
