Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the breast cancer nursing team as Clinical Nurse Specialist.
If you thrive on a challenge and feel that you can make a difference to the care of cancer patients this post may be for you.
Main duties of the job
We offer one- stop diagnostic clinics every day, ensuring that patients with breast malignancies and those with benign disease receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment pathway.
Our breast surgeons offer a range of oncoplastic procedures, working closely with other providers in the network. The multi disciplinary team provides seamless care to all patients from diagnosis through treatment to living with and beyond cancer; care is underpinned through out by care form specialist nurses
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Completion of degree
- Post registration qualification in Breast Care
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Level 2 Psychological Skills training
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women's health
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice and cancer nursing
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Time management and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to cover the service in a flexible positive approach.
- Regular of own limitations and personally mature
Desirable
- The ability to manage stressful situations.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Completion of degree
- Post registration qualification in Breast Care
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Level 2 Psychological Skills training
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women's health
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice and cancer nursing
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Time management and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to cover the service in a flexible positive approach.
- Regular of own limitations and personally mature
Desirable
- The ability to manage stressful situations.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
