Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse Specialist.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). Secondment with the possibility of becoming Permanent***
Main duties of the job
- Using expert knowledge, the post holder will assess patients' needs, formulate care pathways, and provide evidence based care in order to meet the needs of patients diagnosed with breast cancer through the breast screening and surgery pathway .
- The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and organisation of individual treatment programmes for patients with breast cancer throughout the breast surgical pathway.
- Is able to address complex needs and provide specialist nursing advice and psychological support to a large caseload of patients and their carers.
- Acts as an expert resource, and facilitator to educate and train junior breast care nurses and other health care professionals as required, both formally and informally within the primary, secondary and tertiary care.
- To provide nurse specialist input to the Breast Multi-disciplinary Team.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical
Works autonomously to manage her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of thebreast multidisciplinary team. Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients,relatives. Utilizes advanced skills of assessment, interpreting complex needs, and implementsspecialist nursing care for patients with breast cancers, and their carers. To act as patient advocate when relevant and be able to educate on all the treatment optionsto enable a patient to make an informed choice, negotiating with the medical team to agree atimely pathway of care. Provides continuity of care throughout the patient journey and liaises across organizationalboundaries within Trust, the network and to other regions, in order to provide a seamless,patient-focused service. Develops specialized programmes of care and provide specialized advice and written andverbal information to patients with breast cancers, and their carers. Attendance in breast clinics at time of diagnosis and result giving by clinician. Organises and implements a nurse-led follow up clinics and drop-in clinics for all groups ofpatients. Assesses patients needs regarding body image and sexuality. Supply information and adviceregarding swimwear and underwear. Autonomously runs breast prosthetic fitting clinics. Identify vulnerable groups and educate in the prevention of lymphoedema of the arm.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical
Works autonomously to manage her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of thebreast multidisciplinary team. Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients,relatives. Utilizes advanced skills of assessment, interpreting complex needs, and implementsspecialist nursing care for patients with breast cancers, and their carers. To act as patient advocate when relevant and be able to educate on all the treatment optionsto enable a patient to make an informed choice, negotiating with the medical team to agree atimely pathway of care. Provides continuity of care throughout the patient journey and liaises across organizationalboundaries within Trust, the network and to other regions, in order to provide a seamless,patient-focused service. Develops specialized programmes of care and provide specialized advice and written andverbal information to patients with breast cancers, and their carers. Attendance in breast clinics at time of diagnosis and result giving by clinician. Organises and implements a nurse-led follow up clinics and drop-in clinics for all groups ofpatients. Assesses patients needs regarding body image and sexuality. Supply information and adviceregarding swimwear and underwear. Autonomously runs breast prosthetic fitting clinics. Identify vulnerable groups and educate in the prevention of lymphoedema of the arm.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant surgical demonstrable experience in the care of patients with breast cancer
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Proven knowledge of recent NHS legislation, national cancer initiatives and recommendations and changing trends in breast cancer management
- Proven evidence to support demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Communication / Counselling Skills Training
- Leadership/management training
- Breast cancer specialist qualification
- Post registration teaching qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Proven evidence of post registration qualifications
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced nursing assessment skills
- Leadership: facilitation, negotiation skills
Desirable
- Communication / Counselling Skills Training
- Breast cancer specialist qualification
- Post registration teaching qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant surgical demonstrable experience in the care of patients with breast cancer
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Proven knowledge of recent NHS legislation, national cancer initiatives and recommendations and changing trends in breast cancer management
- Proven evidence to support demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Communication / Counselling Skills Training
- Leadership/management training
- Breast cancer specialist qualification
- Post registration teaching qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Proven evidence of post registration qualifications
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced nursing assessment skills
- Leadership: facilitation, negotiation skills
Desirable
- Communication / Counselling Skills Training
- Breast cancer specialist qualification
- Post registration teaching qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
