Job summary
In partnership with the existing Breast Cancer Specialist team this autonomous role will coordinate services and provide support to breast cancer patients and their carers/families from pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up care.
The post holder will act as key worker and utilise expert knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
The post holder will work clinically and strategically with the Lead Clinician, Lead Cancer Nurse and support the wider members of the Breast Multi-disciplinary team
The post holder will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field.
The post holder will be an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider trust and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff in order to improve the patient experience.
Additional contact information:
Paula Loveland, Breast CNS, 0300 019 2861
Hannah Stuart, Breast CNS, 0300 019 2861
This role requires NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
- Advanced communication skills course
Desirable
- Breast Cancer module to degree level or working towards a masters
- Level 2 psychology skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of breast clinical nurse specialist
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge of the breast cancer disease process
- Previous Band 6 experience in oncology
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience of audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC
- Advanced communication skills course
Desirable
- Breast Cancer module to degree level or working towards a masters
- Level 2 psychology skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of breast clinical nurse specialist
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge of the breast cancer disease process
- Previous Band 6 experience in oncology
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience of audit and research
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).
