Job summary
Epping Breast Unit diagnosis over 300 new breast cancers a year from symptomatic and breast screening clinics. The role of the Breast Care Nursing team is to provide a specialist
service to support for patients through this journey.
This job purpose is to function as a Clinical Nurse Specialist providing advice and effective nursing care to all patients within the Breast Care Service whilst working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Breast Care Team.
Main duties of the job
- To assess the information needs of patients, service users, family and friends, and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling when necessary.
- To support patients with breast cancer throughout the duration of their cancer journey from the period of investigation, diagnosis and treatment and beyond. With particular responsibility for patients with secondary breast cancer.
- Facilitates all staff in the development of practice with a view to promoting person centred care when caring for the individual with Breast Disease.
- Participates in the provision of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP).
About us
This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person spec for more detail and information around the main responsiblities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person spec for more detail and information around the main responsiblities for this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing degree
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued professional developement
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable
- Study to Masters level
- Advanced assessment skill/medical prescribing or working towards
- Advanced Communication skills and Level 2 Psychological skills training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in Breast cancer conditions and treatments
- Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
- Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Experience of multi professional working
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of working as CNS and undertaking nurse led clinics
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises own limitations and is personally and professionally mature
- Assertive, confident but approachable
- calm and diplomatic
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing degree
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued professional developement
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable
- Study to Masters level
- Advanced assessment skill/medical prescribing or working towards
- Advanced Communication skills and Level 2 Psychological skills training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in Breast cancer conditions and treatments
- Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
- Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Experience of multi professional working
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of working as CNS and undertaking nurse led clinics
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises own limitations and is personally and professionally mature
- Assertive, confident but approachable
- calm and diplomatic
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
