Job summary
Metastatic Breast Care Nurse (CNS)
30 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 8th June 2025
Interview Date: 20th June 2025
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The Metastatic Breast Care Nurse will work as a core member of the Breast Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. They will act as specialist nurse providing advice, clinical intervention and physical and emotional support to metastatic breast cancer patients throughout their disease trajectory leading to more positive outcomes for patients.
Responsibilities will include; day to day management of the metastatic breast cancer patient case load, nurse led clinics, participation in ward based inpatient support, attendance at breast MDT, collation and execution of management plans. Enhanced skills in clinical assessment, symptom control and knowledge of treatment.
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.
Main duties of the job
To act as keyworker for patients providing a link to metastatic breast cancer MDT providing care for patients diagnosed with metastatic cancer liaising and planning care with secondary care teams, consultants, Macmillan, GP's and primary care health teams to establish integrated care.
To provide specialist metastatic breast cancer nursing undertaking specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using expert clinical knowledge. competency and clinical skills.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as keyworker for patients providing a link to metastatic breast cancer MDT providing care for patients diagnosed with metastatic cancer liaising and planning care with secondary care teams, consultants, Macmillan, GPs and primary care health teams to establish integrated care.
- To provide specialist metastatic breast cancer nursing undertaking specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using expert clinical knowledge. competency and clinical skills.
- Manage a patient caseload autonomously undertaking health/ physical assessments, requesting diagnostics and make treatment decisions on patient care under the indirect or direct supervision of the Consultant Radiologist.
- Undertake Acute Oncology Triage by requesting and organising investigation for patients and reviewing results.
- Undertake non-medical prescribing within the clinic settings to support patient treatment pathways.
- Undertake pre-chemotherapy assessments providing information, advice and support for patients and continue to support following post chemo-therapy.
- Create and provide specialist information and support for breast care patients and act as single point of contact for patients throughout their cancer journey.
- Act as patient advocate where relevant, facilitating informed discussions, concerning treatment options and ensuring informed consent.
- Be an active participate and quorate member in the MDT contribute effectively and advise the MDT and members of the wider health care community, to enable the provision of high-quality patient care. This will include carrying out diagnostic tests, giving advice on physical care, symptom control, support planning, social and psychological care, communication, resources and equipment.
- Undertake full Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA), evaluation and implementation of patients support plan.
- To undertake detailed and specialist clinical and psychological assessment and analysis of patients on the metastatic breast cancer pathway and their carers both face to face and virtually (telephone/video call).
- To participate in inpatient reviews as required for patients requiring assessment and treatment plans.
- Support the patient and families through difficult and sensitive end of life issues, with the aim of promoting optimal quality of life.
- Using highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including telephone, emails, face to face with both staff and patients to communicate and receive specialist and sensitive information.
Managerial
- To lead and support on developing guidance and implementing new initiatives to improve the service in line with evidence based practice.
- Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care through the development of protocols and pathways.
- Completes service developments/services with the support of the lead cancer nurse and consultant support.
- Work with the Multi-disciplinary team and service to ensure national standards are met.
- Ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and cancer networks.
- Contribute to the development of guidelines, policy and procedures for the management of breast care patients.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC and submit information to relevant databases.
- To support the process of Clinical Supervision within the Service.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks.
Education
- To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and their family/carers.
- To participate in educational programmes which promote the profile of the Trust, MacMillan Cancer Support and Oncology Breast Care Nursing Service.
- Attend and participate in Breast Care Meetings, conferences and professional forums locally and nationally to maintain up-to date knowledge.
- To continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC.
- To support to the team acting as an expert resource to both junior members of the breast care team and new staff within the service.
Research
- To participate and complete audits and peer reviews.
- Communicates with local and national research centres for appropriate trials.
- Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through self- education and attendance of relevant courses of study.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as keyworker for patients providing a link to metastatic breast cancer MDT providing care for patients diagnosed with metastatic cancer liaising and planning care with secondary care teams, consultants, Macmillan, GPs and primary care health teams to establish integrated care.
- To provide specialist metastatic breast cancer nursing undertaking specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using expert clinical knowledge. competency and clinical skills.
- Manage a patient caseload autonomously undertaking health/ physical assessments, requesting diagnostics and make treatment decisions on patient care under the indirect or direct supervision of the Consultant Radiologist.
- Undertake Acute Oncology Triage by requesting and organising investigation for patients and reviewing results.
- Undertake non-medical prescribing within the clinic settings to support patient treatment pathways.
- Undertake pre-chemotherapy assessments providing information, advice and support for patients and continue to support following post chemo-therapy.
- Create and provide specialist information and support for breast care patients and act as single point of contact for patients throughout their cancer journey.
- Act as patient advocate where relevant, facilitating informed discussions, concerning treatment options and ensuring informed consent.
- Be an active participate and quorate member in the MDT contribute effectively and advise the MDT and members of the wider health care community, to enable the provision of high-quality patient care. This will include carrying out diagnostic tests, giving advice on physical care, symptom control, support planning, social and psychological care, communication, resources and equipment.
- Undertake full Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA), evaluation and implementation of patients support plan.
- To undertake detailed and specialist clinical and psychological assessment and analysis of patients on the metastatic breast cancer pathway and their carers both face to face and virtually (telephone/video call).
- To participate in inpatient reviews as required for patients requiring assessment and treatment plans.
- Support the patient and families through difficult and sensitive end of life issues, with the aim of promoting optimal quality of life.
- Using highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including telephone, emails, face to face with both staff and patients to communicate and receive specialist and sensitive information.
Managerial
- To lead and support on developing guidance and implementing new initiatives to improve the service in line with evidence based practice.
- Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care through the development of protocols and pathways.
- Completes service developments/services with the support of the lead cancer nurse and consultant support.
- Work with the Multi-disciplinary team and service to ensure national standards are met.
- Ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and cancer networks.
- Contribute to the development of guidelines, policy and procedures for the management of breast care patients.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC and submit information to relevant databases.
- To support the process of Clinical Supervision within the Service.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks.
Education
- To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and their family/carers.
- To participate in educational programmes which promote the profile of the Trust, MacMillan Cancer Support and Oncology Breast Care Nursing Service.
- Attend and participate in Breast Care Meetings, conferences and professional forums locally and nationally to maintain up-to date knowledge.
- To continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC.
- To support to the team acting as an expert resource to both junior members of the breast care team and new staff within the service.
Research
- To participate and complete audits and peer reviews.
- Communicates with local and national research centres for appropriate trials.
- Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through self- education and attendance of relevant courses of study.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional clinical experience and diploma level course in cancer speciality.
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Experience in teaching patient and staff
Desirable
- Experience in teaching patient and staff
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree level education
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Diploma Level qualification/ training in speciality or equivalent
- Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical assessment skills module at minimum of Degree level or equivalent or commitment to undertake
- Diploma level or above in speciality or equivalent experience
- Able to develop clinically and personally supportive relationships with people, relatives and carers
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise tasks and issues
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised , manage own case load and make decisions related to care planning
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable
- Calm and objective
- Committed to working in partnerships and multi-disciplinary working
- Confident, self motivated
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional clinical experience and diploma level course in cancer speciality.
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Experience in teaching patient and staff
Desirable
- Experience in teaching patient and staff
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree level education
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Diploma Level qualification/ training in speciality or equivalent
- Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical assessment skills module at minimum of Degree level or equivalent or commitment to undertake
- Diploma level or above in speciality or equivalent experience
- Able to develop clinically and personally supportive relationships with people, relatives and carers
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise tasks and issues
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised , manage own case load and make decisions related to care planning
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable
- Calm and objective
- Committed to working in partnerships and multi-disciplinary working
- Confident, self motivated
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).
