This is a secondment opportunity for 9 months to cover maternity leave.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior nurse who is passionate about breast cancer to lead and support the development of the secondary breast cancer service at Swansea Bay University health board.

Applications for this post are invited from experienced nurses who have had experience in breast cancer/oncology. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, and reliable plus a good team player and leader. You should also have a degree and be willing to develop your academic and clinic practice. You should uphold excellent communication skills. You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a well-established dynamic breast multi-disciplinary team who provide specialist advice, holistic care and support to patients, their relatives and all members of the health care teams within the hospital. With the support of the team you will lead and manage a caseload of patients with specialist needs. You will be required to lead, support, develop and evaluate the breast cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework. The role covers a week day specialist service and the post is full time - 37.5 hours per week.

We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. The Trust offers many opportunities for further education and development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement

Desirable

• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the relevant specialty Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of managing a ward area/department
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role

Desirable

• Experience of participating in research

aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills Ale to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Able to manage time effectively

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane, Sketty

Swansea

SA2 8QA

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