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 two 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, excellent interpersonal skills, and 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.
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.
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 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 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
* 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
* Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.
Experience
Essential
* 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
* Adheres to & can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
* Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
* Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
* Able to work hours flexibly.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane,
Sketty
SA2 8QA
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