Breast Care CNS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Breast Service | Band 7 salary dependant on experience | Reading Spire Dunedin have an exciting new opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Breast Care service. For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading's history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region's leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare. Duties and responsibilities: - You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload. - Assist in the delivery of care to meet the individuals' health and wellbeing needs. - Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. - Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. - Promote best practice in health and safety and security. - Assist in maintaining and developing services. Who we're looking for: - You must be a qualified nurse with a valid NMC with no restrictions - You must hold a post registration qualification in cancer care - Working towards a clinical degree associated with cancer care or a qualification in nurse prescribing is desirable but not essential - Excellent communication skills Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatients, day cases and outpatient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Lawless at Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• - You must be a qualified nurse with a valid NMC with no restrictions
• - You must hold a post registration qualification in cancer care
• - Working towards a clinical degree associated with cancer care or a qualification in nurse prescribing is desirable but not essential
• - Excellent communication skills

Experience

Desirable

• - You must be a qualified nurse with a valid NMC with no restrictions
• - You must hold a post registration qualification in cancer care
• - Working towards a clinical degree associated with cancer care or a qualification in nurse prescribing is desirable but not essential
• - Excellent communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

16 Bath Rd

Reading

RG1 6NS

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)