Job summary An exciting opportunity to join the CNS team within the Breast Screening Unit at the Bristol Breast Care Centre supporting ladies who have been recalled from screening mammograms with abnormalities that require further investigation, supporting these ladies through additional tests and offering a telephone results service on a weekly basis.
In addition to this the role involves health promotion around the importance of screening and breast awareness.
Main duties of the job Supporting ladies recalled for assessment following routine breast screening mammograms.Supporting ladies with further tests that may be required from an informative and psychological supportive natureAttend Breast MDT meetings and relay benign results of biopsies to ladiesHealth promotion across all areas of the screening programme, including poor uptake areas, and additional learning needs areas About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.
We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.
Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.
We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities Supporting ladies through the process of being recalled following a routine mammogramSupporting ladies who are undergoing further tests following a recent screening mammogramAdvising ladies around the importance of breast screening and breast awareness, including health promotion within the communityAttending the Breast MDT and delivering results in a sensitive and informative mannerWorking independently but also as part of the wider Breast teamPlease see job description attached for further detailed information Person Specification essential Essential RGN Level 1 Registered Nurse Degree At least 4 years post registration experience Capable of working with confidential and sensitive information Excellent written, verbal and communication skills Excellent IT skills Desirable Counselling certificate Breast cancer Nursing module Experience of delivering results in a sensitive manner