Job summary
*Subject to Job Matching*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee breast advanced practitioner, this is a three year programme, with ongoing mentorship and support whilst undertaking the Advanced Practice Programme. The role will develop the trainee to deliver advanced clinical practice assessments, knowledge and skills and a competency to care for patients with breast disease.
The role will enable the trainee to progress from a breast care nurse to practice independently. This will include, history taking, physical assessment, ordering and interpreting of investigations, diagnosing and managing benign and potentially malignant conditions, providing treatment and follow up care.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based in the breast unit, following a structured education and assessment framework, focusing on patients who present at the breast rapid access clinic, drop in clinics, performing clinical examination and reviewing patients who attend for follow up appointments, including post surgery clinics and running of breast cancer follow up clinics.
Excellent communication skills and working within a multidisciplinary team team are essential.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional
- RGN (Registered General Nurse)/RN (Registered Nurse)
- Nursing Degree with evidence of recent (within 3 years study at level 6)
- Advanced Communication skills training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Breast care course
- Eligible for entry onto MSC (Master of Science) programme
Desirable
- V300 Non-medical Prescribing Qualification- or working towards
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Management/Leadership Qualification (level 6 minimum) or equivalent Leadership Study Days
- Coaching or Counselling course/ training
- IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Advanced knowledge of the pathology of disease and illness processes relevant to clinical area
- Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Practice.
- High level of clinical knowledge relating to breast disease (benign and malignant)
- Professional awareness of knowledge of the national agenda/developments and innovations in breast services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Advanced person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients with complex needs
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member both professionally and personally
- Assertiveness skills: ability to manage interpersonal conflict
- Sustain and develop relationships across professional boundaries
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Transferable skills within an advanced practice role
- Interpretation of radiological interventions, pathology within breast services
- Procedural skills: Drainage of breast and axillary seromas, removal of breast drains.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience working as within the specialism of breast cancer
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Experience of implementing change
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
- Evidence of service development and change management
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional
- RGN (Registered General Nurse)/RN (Registered Nurse)
- Nursing Degree with evidence of recent (within 3 years study at level 6)
- Advanced Communication skills training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Breast care course
- Eligible for entry onto MSC (Master of Science) programme
Desirable
- V300 Non-medical Prescribing Qualification- or working towards
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Management/Leadership Qualification (level 6 minimum) or equivalent Leadership Study Days
- Coaching or Counselling course/ training
- IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Advanced knowledge of the pathology of disease and illness processes relevant to clinical area
- Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Practice.
- High level of clinical knowledge relating to breast disease (benign and malignant)
- Professional awareness of knowledge of the national agenda/developments and innovations in breast services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Advanced person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients with complex needs
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member both professionally and personally
- Assertiveness skills: ability to manage interpersonal conflict
- Sustain and develop relationships across professional boundaries
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Transferable skills within an advanced practice role
- Interpretation of radiological interventions, pathology within breast services
- Procedural skills: Drainage of breast and axillary seromas, removal of breast drains.
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience working as within the specialism of breast cancer
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Experience of implementing change
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
- Evidence of service development and change management
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
