Job summary
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (Special Interest In Endocrine): Band 7
0.68 WTE (22.5 hours) per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a special interest in endocrine therapies to apply for a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role, at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon
Would you like to be part of a dynamic team to improve patient support and care across the patient pathway? We are looking to expand the service offered by our highly skilled nursing team.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have experience and understanding in caring for and in meeting the needs of patients with breast cancer, demonstrable organisational skills and be able to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team.
A flexible approach is needed to manage the changing picture of cancer care, with a willingness to respond to the changing needs of the Trust and its patients and their families.
GWH is in an excellent location, convenient for the M4, surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside and with good links to the Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford and Bristol.
We would welcome any calls/emails from experienced nurses wishing to find out more about this post - please contact Sarah Cooper, Team leader and Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, on 01793 605353 or sarahr.cooper@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will be a key worker, instrumental in influencing and advocating for the patient and those important to them. You will provide essential cross department liaison and develop advanced communication skills to improve the patient's journey and experience from screening through to palliation. Providing expert clinical knowledge and strong role modelling is an essential component of the role. In support of the wider Trust you will provide specialist breast cancer education to clinical staff.
You will be working autonomously running nurse led endocrine clinics as well as supporting patients though all aspects of their care. Advanced physical assessment skills and a track record of nurse led clinic skills are desirable; however, we will be committed to addressing your training needs and professional development and offer support and leadership.
As part of the specialist nursing team you will develop the service and implement national cancer guidance.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act andthe way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within the Breast Care Nurse Specialist team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families during the breast diagnostic and treatment pathway. The specialist nurse will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will work across breast cancer services including screening, symptomatic, oncology services with a focus on supporting and developing an already established endocrine service.
The post holder will work alongside the Cancer Management Team providing clinical excellence for all patients with cancer. They will contribute to the strategic vision for cancer within the Trust, Thames Valley Strategic Clinical Network and South West Region Breast Screening Service, working towards meeting National Cancer Quality Standards. Emphasis will be placed on education, development and empowerment of colleagues and Trust employees who interact with patients under the care of the breast services.
The post holder will support the Breast Open Access Follow-Up (OAFU) clinics, Holistic Needs Assessment and endocrine clinics. Working with both NHS and Private Patients who come through the Shalbourne Clinic.
Please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within the Breast Care Nurse Specialist team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families during the breast diagnostic and treatment pathway. The specialist nurse will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will work across breast cancer services including screening, symptomatic, oncology services with a focus on supporting and developing an already established endocrine service.
The post holder will work alongside the Cancer Management Team providing clinical excellence for all patients with cancer. They will contribute to the strategic vision for cancer within the Trust, Thames Valley Strategic Clinical Network and South West Region Breast Screening Service, working towards meeting National Cancer Quality Standards. Emphasis will be placed on education, development and empowerment of colleagues and Trust employees who interact with patients under the care of the breast services.
The post holder will support the Breast Open Access Follow-Up (OAFU) clinics, Holistic Needs Assessment and endocrine clinics. Working with both NHS and Private Patients who come through the Shalbourne Clinic.
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 registered with NMC
- Breast Specialty qualification at Masters Level or equivalent knowledge and experience (or working towards Masters)
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Advanced Communication skills
- Demonstrate evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Working towards Master's qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Some experience in developing specialised programs of care relevant to the specialty service. ? Significant experience working at Band 6 working at a senior level.
- Experience in developing and training staff.
- Implementation of change to improve services/patient experience.
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance
- Health and Safety in relation to the specialty
- Ability to lead clinical audit
- Evidence of sound management and leadership experience
- Independent nurse led clinics
- Knowledge of endocrine treatments and their side effects
Desirable
- Has a varied clinical background
- Risk Management & incident Investigation
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 registered with NMC
- Breast Specialty qualification at Masters Level or equivalent knowledge and experience (or working towards Masters)
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Advanced Communication skills
- Demonstrate evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Working towards Master's qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Some experience in developing specialised programs of care relevant to the specialty service. ? Significant experience working at Band 6 working at a senior level.
- Experience in developing and training staff.
- Implementation of change to improve services/patient experience.
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance
- Health and Safety in relation to the specialty
- Ability to lead clinical audit
- Evidence of sound management and leadership experience
- Independent nurse led clinics
- Knowledge of endocrine treatments and their side effects
Desirable
- Has a varied clinical background
- Risk Management & incident Investigation
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
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).
