Job summary
You must be able to demonstrate a good level of enquiry, excellent communication and organisational skills. You must have experience of working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise your workload. You should have a first degree and be committed to undertaking further study to maximise your knowledge and skills, your education and professional development actively supported by both the Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support. It is essential to have basic IT skills and previous experience working with CERNER an advantage.
You will work closely with partners at regional specialist centres, and expected to attend and be a core member ofthe primarybreast cancer Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Specialist Multi-disciplinary Teams, acting as the patient's advocate and being involved in decision-making.
With a drive for innovation, specialist care and as an integral member of this multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in developing service delivery with the aim of maximising quality, patient experience and cost-effectiveness. You will be instrumental in the implementation of the recovery package, supporting the survivorship and rehabilitative aspect of cancer care, promoting a culture that supports and enables self-management.
Main duties of the job
- Is actively involved in the performance management of cancer targets to ensure patients have prompt access to diagnostics and cancer treatments.
- Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views
- Working with the MDT is instrumental in supporting the implementation of the National cancer strategy at a local level including the 'Recovery Package'
- Supports the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment
- Makes sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.
- Actively engages with Macmillan Cancer Support to contribute expertise and experience and supports the Macmillan Strategy.
- Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise.
- Work with the Macmillan lead cancer Nurse to support the implementation of local cancer strategy and raise the profile of cancer CNS within WUTH
- Good organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication with all members of the MDT
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Breast Care Specialist Nurse position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Breast Care Specialist Nurse position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific experience and Training
Essential
- Registered General nurse
- First level degree in related subject or Working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of multi-professional working
- 2 years minimum experience within speciality
Desirable
- Clinical diagnostics/Nurse Prescribing
- Advanced communications Skills/Training or prepared to work towards
- 2 day Psychological skills training or prepared to undertake
- Qualification relevant to area of expertise
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit /research
- Previous CNS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to travel between sites
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Personally and professionally mature
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Knowledge of MacMillan Cancer Support
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer strategy and Living with and beyond cancer strategy
- Knowledge of QSP programme measures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to travel between sites
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific experience and Training
Essential
- Registered General nurse
- First level degree in related subject or Working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of multi-professional working
- 2 years minimum experience within speciality
Desirable
- Clinical diagnostics/Nurse Prescribing
- Advanced communications Skills/Training or prepared to work towards
- 2 day Psychological skills training or prepared to undertake
- Qualification relevant to area of expertise
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit /research
- Previous CNS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to travel between sites
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Personally and professionally mature
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Knowledge of MacMillan Cancer Support
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer strategy and Living with and beyond cancer strategy
- Knowledge of QSP programme measures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to travel between sites
- Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge - Wirral Breast Unit
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
