Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) or Band 6 trainee ECP (progression role to Band 7 on attainment of ECP Qualification & required competencies) to join our teams working within the Breast, Endocrine, Skin & Sarcoma Team.
The post holder will likely be based at Bournemouth, with the need for cross site working to other University Hospitals Dorset sites.
Together with our established, experienced team the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of nurse led new patient, follow up clinics , supporting consultant breast surgeons, have a key role in nurse led follow up for patients accessing the breast service at University Hospitals Dorset, coordinating/participating in MDT meetings & providing support & training to inpatient & primary care services.
We are looking for an energetic nurse with proven ability to work autonomously in an enhanced practice role, with a zest to make a difference in the care of breast patients. As there is a significant oncology component to the post, previous experience in medical/surgical oncology is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. More important in this role will be a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication & team working skills.
We highly recommend contacting one of our nursing team team ahead of application/interview
This post requires an active UK NMC Registration
Based at: Bournemouth & Poole
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 teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some 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 about this at interview.
There is a possible planned move for this service during 2025/ 2026, when this role and base of work may relocate. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
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
- Professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Enhanced Clinical Practice (or, for trainee post, working towards)
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced Communication Skills course
- Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification
- Leadership/Management course relevant to health care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of common breast conditions and their assessment and management (additional training and education will be given to support the role).
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous experience in breast or experience at ECP level in another specialty.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within Breast and Soft tissue context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of care
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Computer literacy with a range of software, databases, spread sheets.
- Be able to work across sites as the service dictates
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping , complex report writing
- Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities. Ability to lead on and respond positively to change
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Self-motivation and reliable
- Seeks out, and takes, opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight.
- To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Enhanced Clinical Practice (or, for trainee post, working towards)
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced Communication Skills course
- Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification
- Leadership/Management course relevant to health care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of common breast conditions and their assessment and management (additional training and education will be given to support the role).
Desirable
- Demonstrate previous experience in breast or experience at ECP level in another specialty.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within Breast and Soft tissue context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of care
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Computer literacy with a range of software, databases, spread sheets.
- Be able to work across sites as the service dictates
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping , complex report writing
- Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities. Ability to lead on and respond positively to change
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Self-motivation and reliable
- Seeks out, and takes, opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight.
- To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met.
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).
