Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Care
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR394-1124-A
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Sketty
- Salary
- £54,550 - £61,412 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Breast Care Centre
Band 8a
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you an Advanced Practitioner with a passion for caring for Women and their families prior to and following a diagnosis of breast cancer, if so we have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established Breast Care team in Singleton Hospital.
You must have successfully completed the MSC in Advanced Practice and be a non-medical prescriber with a live portfolio which will be presented at interview. You will be operating autonomously within an Advanced Practice field with a proven record of caring for patients and providing compassionate, supportive care and, excellent interpersonal skills and an expert clinical knowledge.
You shall work closely with the clinicians, nursing and wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, acting within their professional boundaries and will provide care for patients from taking them through clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care.
As part of the Senior Nursing Team the successful candidate will be expected to lead on projects and improvement initiatives across the Service Group and Health Board as required.
This is a complex area of care and the successful candidate shall be supported and mentored by a dedicated Consultant from within the team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
- Level 7 Education (Master’s Degree) relevant to area of practice.
- In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice
- Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
Desirable criteria
- Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration clinical experience in advanced practice within speciality area.
- Evidence of performing at Advanced Level of Practice.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Adheres to & can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
- Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cheryl Gooding
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Nursing • Surgical Division
- Email address
- [email protected]
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