Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to become an active member of the Surgical Breast Cancer Team. You will participate in the provision of high quality care to patients diagnosed with breast cancer and their families throughout their surgical pathway. As a Clinical Nurse specialist you will participate in the development of the service and actively participate with all aspects of the Multidisciplinary team.
The main base is the Laurel Unit at Rugby St Cross, however there is cross site working at UHCW NHS TRUST. Own transport is required.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring a high standard of care for all patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer, providing a high standard of psycho social support for the patient and their family / carers from diagnosis of breast cancer, until referral for oncology treatment. You will act as an effective key worker and advocate for your patients, providing advice, support and signposting when necessary.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of care for all patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer, providing a high standard of psychosocial support for the patient and their family/carers from diagnosis of breast cancer, until referral for oncology treatment
- The post holder will organise own workload, delivering a high standard of nursing care based upon a sound evidence base, which reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Rol
- Contribute to MDT discussions, care planning and decision making to provide seamless co-ordination and patient care across the patient pathway
- Act as patient advocate where relevant, facilitating informed discussions concerning treatment options and ensuring informed consent
- Use advanced clinical assessment skills in nurse led clinics to autonomously manage patients with a breast cancer diagnosis, and following surgery to ensure that optimum physical and psychological care needs are met
- Lead in the development of nurse led clinics working autonomously and in parallel with the Consultant Breast Surgeons
- Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patients changing health care needs, through Holistic needs assessment (EHNA). Providing specialist advice to ensure effective continuity of care. Ensuring that the patients holistic needs are taken into consideration in the decision-making process
- As part of the Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team constantly re-evaluate and develop the nursing service to maintain an innovative and quality, patient focused service
- Utilise highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and represent the MDT at local/regional business meetings
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
- Responsible for training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of care for all patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer, providing a high standard of psychosocial support for the patient and their family/carers from diagnosis of breast cancer, until referral for oncology treatment
- The post holder will organise own workload, delivering a high standard of nursing care based upon a sound evidence base, which reflects the core components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Rol
- Contribute to MDT discussions, care planning and decision making to provide seamless co-ordination and patient care across the patient pathway
- Act as patient advocate where relevant, facilitating informed discussions concerning treatment options and ensuring informed consent
- Use advanced clinical assessment skills in nurse led clinics to autonomously manage patients with a breast cancer diagnosis, and following surgery to ensure that optimum physical and psychological care needs are met
- Lead in the development of nurse led clinics working autonomously and in parallel with the Consultant Breast Surgeons
- Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patients changing health care needs, through Holistic needs assessment (EHNA). Providing specialist advice to ensure effective continuity of care. Ensuring that the patients holistic needs are taken into consideration in the decision-making process
- As part of the Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team constantly re-evaluate and develop the nursing service to maintain an innovative and quality, patient focused service
- Utilise highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations
- Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and represent the MDT at local/regional business meetings
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes
- Responsible for training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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).
