Job summary
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a core member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support and advice to breast cancer patients and their families.
By working as a key member of the established team, the post-holder will deliver an expert, specialist service as a key worker and be specialized with the skills advice and support required for these patients.
It is a trust-wide post in East Kent working alongside another Metastatic Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Main duties of the job
Act as a key worker for metastatic breast cancer patients across the Trust as an expert practitioner, providing specialist advise, information, support and holistic care to patients and their families from the point of diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, through treatment to end of life and involving teams as needed.
Attend a metastatic breast MDM, undertake clinics face to face and over the telephone, inpatient reviews and collaborating with the wider teams.
To communicate highly sensitive information i.e results of tests and investigations to patients in a clear and empathatic manner.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See per individual job description as attached to the post.
The main responsibilities are to work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients with metastatic breast cancer are supported emotionally and physically after receiving their diagnosis.
The post holder will ensure that the patient's symptoms and expectations are met and to answer an questions honestly at the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See per individual job description as attached to the post.
The main responsibilities are to work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients with metastatic breast cancer are supported emotionally and physically after receiving their diagnosis.
The post holder will ensure that the patient's symptoms and expectations are met and to answer an questions honestly at the time.
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a Nursing Degree
- Post registration and experience in cancer related area preferably breast cancer
- Experience of working at an autonomous level of practice
- Worked in a cancer setting and cared for patients and families with breast cancer
- Shows compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues
- Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice in chemotherapy and or palliative care
- Able to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinic al service
Desirable
- Motivated and able to inspire others
- To work collaboratively within a team to care for cancer patients
- Evidence of managing oncology patients without direct supervision
- To have attended the Advanced communication skills training
- Confidence to advocate for patients in MDM
- To have achieved specialist nurse or cancer academic modules
Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse at Degree level
- Worked with Cancer Patients and families
- Calm and Approachable
- Work with Breast Cancer patients
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills training and used in practice
- Able to demonstrate how to manage stressful situations
- Be aware of the NICE guidance in the metastatic setting
- To be aware of signs and symptoms of recurrence
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a Nursing Degree
- Post registration and experience in cancer related area preferably breast cancer
- Experience of working at an autonomous level of practice
- Worked in a cancer setting and cared for patients and families with breast cancer
- Shows compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues
- Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice in chemotherapy and or palliative care
- Able to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinic al service
Desirable
- Motivated and able to inspire others
- To work collaboratively within a team to care for cancer patients
- Evidence of managing oncology patients without direct supervision
- To have attended the Advanced communication skills training
- Confidence to advocate for patients in MDM
- To have achieved specialist nurse or cancer academic modules
Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse at Degree level
- Worked with Cancer Patients and families
- Calm and Approachable
- Work with Breast Cancer patients
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills training and used in practice
- Able to demonstrate how to manage stressful situations
- Be aware of the NICE guidance in the metastatic setting
- To be aware of signs and symptoms of recurrence
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).
