Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 CNS within the Breast Unit at Pilgrim Hospital. To provide professional specialist leadership and effective management of resources ensuring high standards of nursing care are delivered to all breast patients.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients from screening through to potential breast cancer diagnosis. Utilising specialist knowledge and skills within the multi-disciplinary management team caring for patients with breast disease, both benign and malignant
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of surgical and oncological treatment options, including new developments
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate staff
- Leadership skills
- Good time management
- Competent in basic computer skills
- Ability to offer psychological support to this client group
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in the field of cancer nursing
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of working within hospital and community settings
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (first level)
- ENB A11 and/or ENB 237 or equivalent
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willingness to undertake relevant courses
- Breast care and/or oncology qualification
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake further study to Masters level
- Management qualification
- A counselling course or relevant experience
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide a high standard of care with a flexible approach
- Demonstrate awareness of current changes in the NHS
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Must be able to be mobile between sites or have means of reliable transport
Desirable
- Experience of producing clinical guidelines/protocols
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of surgical and oncological treatment options, including new developments
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate staff
- Leadership skills
- Good time management
- Competent in basic computer skills
- Ability to offer psychological support to this client group
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in the field of cancer nursing
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of working within hospital and community settings
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (first level)
- ENB A11 and/or ENB 237 or equivalent
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willingness to undertake relevant courses
- Breast care and/or oncology qualification
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake further study to Masters level
- Management qualification
- A counselling course or relevant experience
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide a high standard of care with a flexible approach
- Demonstrate awareness of current changes in the NHS
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Must be able to be mobile between sites or have means of reliable transport
Desirable
- Experience of producing clinical guidelines/protocols
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).
