Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 08 October 2024
Job summary
- We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the Breast Surgical cancer nursing team as a Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist based in the Rose Centre at St George's Hospital, Tooting, South- West London.
- We are increasing the Breast Cancer Nursing team to support our Surgical breast cancer pathway.
- This role is to support patients through the surgical pathway as well as support when required oncology and stratified follow-up services.
- We are looking for applicates for band 7 post with relevant experience although we could consider as band 6 (training post) depending on levelof experience.
Main duties of the job
- As a Breast Cancer CNS you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients with breast cancer receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway, working in partnership with our specialist cancer multidisciplinary team you will manage these patients along the care pathway.
- To be successful you will be required to have a good understanding of all Surgical and Oncology treatment modalities related to breast cancer.
- Experience of working within this speciality and knowledge of the issues surrounding breast cancer care and treatment are essential along with advanced communication skills.
- The post holder will be able to work independently to provide nurse-led services alongside our lead breast cancer nurses.
- If you are looking for a new challenge and have the required skills, we would welcome your application.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Please noted: The vacancy may close earlier than the date advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Please noted: The vacancy may close earlier than the date advertised.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology or prepared to undertake.
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification or extensive clinical experience
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training Post-registration qualification in Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years qualified experience with 2 years at Band 6.
- Demonstrable experience in managing patients diagnosed with breast cancer or transferable skills from other cancer client group .
- Experience in patient education and health promotion.
- Experience working at a senior nursing level, advising the MDT on patient treatment decisions and patient advocacy.
- Experience with chemotherapy protocols related to Breast Cancer
Desirable
- Experience in running nurse-led clinics. To have proven experience of service development.
- Experience of running research and audit programmes.
- Experience of delivering presentations.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding.
- Basic Counselling skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
- IT skills.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical management options for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Knowledge of current professional issues.
- Knowledge of audit and clinical governance issues in the speciality.
Other
Essential
- Other Patient centred approach. Enthusiasm and motivation for the specialty. A; I
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology or prepared to undertake.
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification or extensive clinical experience
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training Post-registration qualification in Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years qualified experience with 2 years at Band 6.
- Demonstrable experience in managing patients diagnosed with breast cancer or transferable skills from other cancer client group .
- Experience in patient education and health promotion.
- Experience working at a senior nursing level, advising the MDT on patient treatment decisions and patient advocacy.
- Experience with chemotherapy protocols related to Breast Cancer
Desirable
- Experience in running nurse-led clinics. To have proven experience of service development.
- Experience of running research and audit programmes.
- Experience of delivering presentations.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding.
- Basic Counselling skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
- IT skills.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical management options for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Knowledge of current professional issues.
- Knowledge of audit and clinical governance issues in the speciality.
Other
Essential
- Other Patient centred approach. Enthusiasm and motivation for the specialty. A; I
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).