Job overview

To provide professional and clinical services in the care and management of patients who have been found to have Breast Disease. Provide expert knowledge, support and information to patients, families and the nursing/medical profession. Lead and organise the service in the absence of the Band 7.

Contribute to the development of a service that requires autonomy and clinical excellence.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.

Clinical Nurse Specialists are recognised internationally as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a speciality that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical research. 

This position includes a clinical workload.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to deliver patient care within the field of Breast Care as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful holder will be an integral part of the breast care nursing team and support both in-patient and out-patient services to ensure patients receive  appropriate management and treatment, aide their pathway and contribute to planning optimum patient care.

The post holder will work collaboratively as a member of the Brest Care team to ensure both elective/emergency patients receive holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care needs.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.