Job summary
The post holder will be the lead clinician for
breast reconstruction be responsible for leading and developing the breast
reconstruction nursing service for patients referred to and undergoing breast
cancer or significant congenital developmental asymmetry
Main duties of the job
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide information and
support to patients considering or undergoing breast reconstruction to enable
them to make an informed choice of their options and to extend this support to
their families or carers.
Provide nurse led clinics
for initial assessment and information giving and follow up as required within
scope of practice.
Maintain close working
relationships with the plastic surgeons and be an active member of the MDT.
Be a key worker for all
patients undergoing breast reconstruction.
Act as the patients
advocate when informed discussion may lead to choices concerning treatment
options.
Respond formally and
informally to the educational needs of those involved in the patient care of
this client group.
Provide holistic care
throughout the patients pathway.
Participate in research
and clinical trials affecting patients having breast reconstruction.
Participate in audit of
the service provided to patients having breast reconstruction within the trust.
Give information regarding
further treatments following surgery.
Liaise
with breast care nurses to ensure patients have access to the provision of
breast provisions of breast pros
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder should have experience of working with patients who have
undergone Breast surgery and have a
sound knowledge and understanding of the psychological elements involved in caring for the patients
following breast surgery. The post holder will
have strong communication links with the Plastic Surgery consultants,
the Breast Care team, ard nursing teams and clinic areas and also with the
patient and families to support them throughout their decision making process
and in the recovery phase.
The role of the clinical
nurse specialist in breast reconstruction care is multifaceted, incorporating
key functions as policy and standard development, practice development,
education, research and professional development.
To support patients to be
partners in their own health care through education, discussion and explanation
of care.
To provide a point of
contact for all patients throughout the breast reconstruction journey and act
as a source of information and support. This includes outpatient attendance,
inpatient admissions and providing telephone service.
The post holder with
liaise with the MDT to enable and provide a quality service provision for all
patients considering or undergoing breast reconstruction.
Work closely with the
breast care team and plastic surgeons in facilitating the planning, delivery
and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
Provide expert knowledge,
advice, information and support to patients who are referred for breast
reconstruction extending this support to their families and friends.
.To provide nurse-led support for patients
requesting breast reconstruction.
Liaise with breast care
nurses to ensure patients have access to the provision of breast provisions of
breast prosthesis services if required.
Provide a service for existing patient
self-referral, enabling prompt access to a breast reconstruction clinic.
Lead for patient
information within breast reconstruction speciality.
To
actively participate in clinical audit
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder should have experience of working with patients who have
undergone Breast surgery and have a
sound knowledge and understanding of the psychological elements involved in caring for the patients
following breast surgery. The post holder will
have strong communication links with the Plastic Surgery consultants,
the Breast Care team, ard nursing teams and clinic areas and also with the
patient and families to support them throughout their decision making process
and in the recovery phase.
The role of the clinical
nurse specialist in breast reconstruction care is multifaceted, incorporating
key functions as policy and standard development, practice development,
education, research and professional development.
To support patients to be
partners in their own health care through education, discussion and explanation
of care.
To provide a point of
contact for all patients throughout the breast reconstruction journey and act
as a source of information and support. This includes outpatient attendance,
inpatient admissions and providing telephone service.
The post holder with
liaise with the MDT to enable and provide a quality service provision for all
patients considering or undergoing breast reconstruction.
Work closely with the
breast care team and plastic surgeons in facilitating the planning, delivery
and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
Provide expert knowledge,
advice, information and support to patients who are referred for breast
reconstruction extending this support to their families and friends.
.To provide nurse-led support for patients
requesting breast reconstruction.
Liaise with breast care
nurses to ensure patients have access to the provision of breast provisions of
breast prosthesis services if required.
Provide a service for existing patient
self-referral, enabling prompt access to a breast reconstruction clinic.
Lead for patient
information within breast reconstruction speciality.
To
actively participate in clinical audit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients undergoing treatments for breast cancer.
- Excellent theortical and practical knowledge of caring for patients having surgery /treatment for breast cancer.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing breast reconstruction.
- Experience of working with patients having breast reconstruction.
- Proven ability to work independantly and within wider MDT
- Experience of working with and developing key performances indicators to evaluate services.
Desirable
- Experience within speciality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with recent and relevant clinical experience within plastic speciality.
- Degree qualification
- Facilitating learning in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership & Management modules
- masters
- Tatooing course.
- Evidence of further study within speciality or willingness to undertake further study / training where needed.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Staff Nurse
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Professional and clinical knowledge associated with appropriate training and registration.
- Ability to work independently but also part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work flexibly across sites in CDDFT.
- Able to make and maintain good relationships with medical,nursing and allied health professionals to facilitate effective patient care.
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care and active involvement of users in the development of the service.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing a patient caseload
- Understanding and experience of service improvement.
- Knowledge of the NHS and wider context
- Active participant in clinical audit and research.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Special Requirements
Essential
- Friendly calm and enthusiastic
- Able to work under pressure and respond to feedback appropriately.
- Demonstrates flexibility, motivation and initiative .
- Assertive with an ability to prioritise and work autonomously.
- Confident, articulate and resourceful.
- Ability to travel independently to cover multiple bases.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients undergoing treatments for breast cancer.
- Excellent theortical and practical knowledge of caring for patients having surgery /treatment for breast cancer.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing breast reconstruction.
- Experience of working with patients having breast reconstruction.
- Proven ability to work independantly and within wider MDT
- Experience of working with and developing key performances indicators to evaluate services.
Desirable
- Experience within speciality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with recent and relevant clinical experience within plastic speciality.
- Degree qualification
- Facilitating learning in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership & Management modules
- masters
- Tatooing course.
- Evidence of further study within speciality or willingness to undertake further study / training where needed.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Staff Nurse
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Professional and clinical knowledge associated with appropriate training and registration.
- Ability to work independently but also part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work flexibly across sites in CDDFT.
- Able to make and maintain good relationships with medical,nursing and allied health professionals to facilitate effective patient care.
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care and active involvement of users in the development of the service.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing a patient caseload
- Understanding and experience of service improvement.
- Knowledge of the NHS and wider context
- Active participant in clinical audit and research.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Special Requirements
Essential
- Friendly calm and enthusiastic
- Able to work under pressure and respond to feedback appropriately.
- Demonstrates flexibility, motivation and initiative .
- Assertive with an ability to prioritise and work autonomously.
- Confident, articulate and resourceful.
- Ability to travel independently to cover multiple bases.
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).
