Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Breast Unit for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Team to join an established team of Breast Diagnostic ANP's to work across our Chelsea and Sutton site. The successful candidate will work in the Breast Diagnostic clinics as an autonomous practitioner. Also to provide support to patients with in the Open Access Follow up service supporting patients with a wide range of needs such as aspects relating to their breast surveillance and managing their endocrine treatments.
Main duties of the job
o You will be an excellent practitioner, acting within your professional boundaries and aligned to the RCN standards of advanced practice (RCN, 2018)
o You will demonstrate a natural alignment to our organisational values, pursuing excellence, working collaboratively, showing kindness and pioneering change.
o You will have the skills to independently undertake history taking, breast assessment, diagnosis, treatment assessments and evaluation of care.
o You will use your knowledge and skills to provide expert, efficient and safe patient care .
o You will demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of breast cancer and all treatment modalities, benign breast diseases and the importance of effective intervention to promote supported self-management throughout long term follow up .
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery whatever the setting.
To work autonomously; managing your own clinical caseload and seek support from medical colleagues in the management of complex cases when necessary.
To work at an advanced practice level, providing a specialist service and level of expertise ensuring that physical and psychological interventions are effective, timely and well documented.
To demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice, and work collaboratively with consultants and the wider breast team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery whatever the setting.
To work autonomously; managing your own clinical caseload and seek support from medical colleagues in the management of complex cases when necessary.
To work at an advanced practice level, providing a specialist service and level of expertise ensuring that physical and psychological interventions are effective, timely and well documented.
To demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice, and work collaboratively with consultants and the wider breast team.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree in a relevant specialty
- MSc or working towards in relevant subject
- Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification in cancer nursing
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as an ANP
- Clinical management experience
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings
- Budget Management / management of resources
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills e.g. Physical assessment, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Experience in a specialist nursing role; including communication and psychological support training
- Evidence of good leadership qualities, including delegation and co-ordination ofteams
- The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information
- Presentation skills
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
- Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
- Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
- Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Breast examination/assessment
- Advanced physical Assessment
- Level 2 Psychological Support
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation\publication
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree in a relevant specialty
- MSc or working towards in relevant subject
- Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification in cancer nursing
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as an ANP
- Clinical management experience
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings
- Budget Management / management of resources
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills e.g. Physical assessment, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Experience in a specialist nursing role; including communication and psychological support training
- Evidence of good leadership qualities, including delegation and co-ordination ofteams
- The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information
- Presentation skills
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
- Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
- Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
- Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Breast examination/assessment
- Advanced physical Assessment
- Level 2 Psychological Support
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation\publication
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).
