Job summary
Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic, eager to learn and keen to develop the skills to work both autonomously and as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Services at Homerton Healthcare.
We recognise the value of investing in our team and want to support you to develop as a specialist nurse. We are offering this post as a band 6 with progression to band 7 on successful completion of your probation goals. If you are dedicated to supporting people with cancer we want to hear from you. You should have solid nursing experience and be able to give demonstrable examples of where you have made a difference to patient care. Important skills for a specialist nurse include; listening and sensitive communication, prioritisation, being self directed, being proactive on the patients behalf, conducting through assessments and MDT working.
You will be responsible for the care and support of people with breast cancer, providing specialist advice and psychosocial support through the entire pathway. In return we can offer you academic training courses, protected time to undertake development, a clear framework for progression to band 7 on successful completion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a important part of the multidisciplinary clinical team in Breast Services. The post holder will provide specialist nursing care so that patients and their relatives/carers are supported through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship pathways. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. You should have the ability to work effectively in a team and be autonomous with your own case load.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- demonstrates interest in specialty
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First degree or working towards
Desirable
- Willingness to complete relevant training courses
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathetic communication
- Act as a patient advocate
Desirable
- Awareness of cancer pathways
- Experience of managing change
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of specialist field and treatments
- Understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- demonstrates interest in specialty
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- First degree or working towards
Desirable
- Willingness to complete relevant training courses
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathetic communication
- Act as a patient advocate
Desirable
- Awareness of cancer pathways
- Experience of managing change
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of specialist field and treatments
- Understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
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).
