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Job overview

Breast Test Wales (BTW) is part of the Screening Division of Public Health Wales.  It manages the national breast cancer screening programme for women between the ages of 50 and 70 for NHS Wales. Women who attend BTW and have an abnormality identified during their mammogram are then invited to attend an assessment clinic for further tests.

We are looking to recruit band 5 bank nurses to work as clinic nurses in our BTW centres.  The clinic nurse is a key member of the multi disciplinary team of professionals who provide care to women accessing our service. 

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting the Breast Care Nurses in the delivery of compassionate,  safe and effective care to women recalled for further assessment following their routine screening mammogram.   The post holder will require a high standard of clinical skills, assisting the wider multi-disciplinary team with further tests and procedures.   They will also need to possess excellent inter personal skills with the ability to support women in a calm and reassuring manner. 

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

 The post holder will be expected:

• To adhere to the professional standards for registered nurses and midwives as set out within the Nursing Midwifery Council’s Code.
• To assist the Breast Care Nurses and wider MDT in the clinic environment.
• To provide support for women accessing the service.
• To be responsible for stock control and ordering of supplies.

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/