Breast Care Nurse Specialist B6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Assess patients using clinical skills and knowledge to make a clinical judgement on condition and discuss treatment plan with clinical colleagues

Work as a specialist practitioner, providing support and advice relevant to patient care and treatment/ management plan

Utilise analytical and judgement skills in the implementation of agreed protocols e.g. nurse led discharge

Effectively deal with complaints from patients and relatives

Effectively deal with sensitive issues and upset patients and relatives

Analyse clinical information through detailed patient assessment

Analyse audit data and research, relating it to practice

Make judgements and recommendations about clinical nursing practice

Comply with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and report any incidents/accidents and near misses in accordance with the Trust Policy

Planning and Organisational Skills

Actively participate in the planning, organisation and implementation of individual patient care

Plan short term adjustments to own workload depending on priorities and staffing

Support the planning and implementation of audits to meet the needs of reviews, service development and improvements

Carry out audit of compliance with protocols/care pathways

Plan care in collaboration with other health care professionals, other agencies and the patient and devise nursing care plan for implementation

Contribute where appropriate to the Clinical Quality Assurance Framework

Physical Skills (manual dexterity)

Undertake highly developed physical tasks and clinical skills where accuracy is important

Deliver practical/clinical care which may involve a range of physical skills, e.g. IV cannulation and phlebotomy, IV drug administration, recording and interpreting ECGs, taking arterial blood gases, male/female catheterisation, physical assessment of patients using clinical skills

Deliver enhanced clinical care which may involve a range of specialist physical skills, e.g. stoma care, bladder scanning, chest examination

Competence in the use of all medical devices

Competence in the use of specialist equipment relevant to the role

Accurate IT skills required for policy, presentation, reports, date entry and email communication

Patient/Client care:

Develop and deliver the specialist nursing service

Support an environment where health promotion and informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential, with the available resources

Support the evaluation of specialist clinical practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited and research based in order to provide a continually improving service and support the clinical governance framework

Request patient investigations within protocols and manage patient care with own professional /enhanced competence

Monitor treatment compliance and advise on modifications to treatment within agreed guidelines and protocols

Contribute to the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols/ care pathways within defined area of practice

Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of enhanced nursing practice to the highest standard

Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues

Take a lead in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team

Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives and carers; deal with concerns, formal complaints, PALS concerns and actively problem solve to improve the patients experience Comply with NMC Professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Complete and maintain the required specialist training and related clinical, technical and interpersonal skills and competence required to undertake a holistic approach to the systematic assessment of patient needs and implementation of care required

Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with current NMC guidelines for administration of medicines and GHNT Policies

Ensure accurate nursing records are kept in line with current NMC guidelines on records and record keeping and GHNT Policies

Ensure that evidentiary documentation of competence and skills is maintained and reviewed annually though appraisal and personal development plan

Provide trust wide education and training on both specialist area of practice and generic nursing and care management

Policy and Service Development:

Audit areas of practice encouraging change where necessary to ensure best practice

Implement locally devised PGDs

In conjunction with all members of the team ensure that all national targets, standards and guidance are achieved

Contribute to policies, procedures & Governance relevant to services

Ensure that Trust policies are adhered to by self and others

Deliver the quality standards and targets outlined in the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and local Operational Policies

Demonstrate learning from compliments, complaints and concerns and patient experience feedback

Contribute to team discussion on proposed and planned changes affecting clinical area and the continuing development of services

Financial and Physical Resources

Ensure a safe working environment, using the resources available

Comply and adapt to the changing needs of the health care system

Utilize resource effectively using evidence based practice

Demonstrate awareness to be cost effective

Report the failure or mechanical problems of any items of equipment in line with the Medical Devices Policy

Adhere to the Trust Information Governance Procedures

Human Resources

Identify and pursue own educational and professional development to meet the requirements of role including revalidation

Mentor junior staff, participate in teaching programmes for all learners in accordance with their objectives and work closely with the Clinical Facilitators

Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues

Lead by example and act as a specialist resource for all staff

Assess ward/departmental nurse competencies where applicable

Attend mandatory training days

Support and contribute to the delivery of education and training to nursing staff, AHPs and the wider multi-professional team

Participate in the induction of staff new to the clinical area

Monitor work performance of junior staff and make accurate and honest reports to the person with continuing responsibility as appropriate

Behave in a manner that respects the differing needs and cultures of patients and other staff

Actively participate in Annual Appraisal and provide evidence to demonstrate achievements towards Knowledge and Skills Framework

Ensure that CPD requirements are achieved and demonstrated in practice including revalidation requirements

Demonstrate the Trust vision and core behaviours in delivering a quality service to both internal and external customers

Information Resources

Access patient results and act appropriately in a timely manner

Maintain accurate documentation with patients records, integrated care pathways and electronic systems

Maintain confidentiality and follow Trust data management and documentation policies

Complete relevant records relating to annual leave, study leave and travel expenses

Use of PAS and any other IT programmes

Use IT/databases in clinical and non-clinical work

Research and Development

Support the development of audit tools to assess patient experience and satisfaction

Support the evaluation of clinical practice by monitoring standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited and research based in order to provide a continually improving service

Remain up to date with developments in research and evidence based practice in relation to own and associated areas

Proactive in developing own and others practice and in contributing to quality improvement within the Trust

Participate in research and practice development activities

Freedom to Act

Accountable for own professional practice and able to work without direct supervision

Work within the Trust policy and guidelines to meet current standards

Able to prioritise and arrange own workload and that of others on a daily basis according to service needs

Use management and judgemental skills to analyse complex situations and formulate appropriate solutions

Maintain own high professional standards and discuss opportunities to develop clinical practice with line manager

Alert the line manager or of any untoward situation

Practice in accordance with current NMC code with particular reference to acknowledging the limitation of competence of staff in order to safeguard the wellbeing of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge, skills and experience in acute nursing
• Experience working in breast care/oncology
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development and Clinical Practice Development (CPD)
• 2 years staff nurse experience

Skills

Essential

• 2 years staff nurse experience
• Organisational skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QE Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)