Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated,
enthusiastic and clinically skilled nurse to join our existing team of Breast
Clinical Nurse Specialists. The post holder will need to have experience in
working with breast cancer patients and a particular interest in the
specialty.
The post holder will support the team in providing expert clinical and
supportive care for patients diagnosed with breast cancers and work with the
Local Multidisciplinary Team in supporting patients throughout their
diagnostic and treatment pathway, providing individualised, compassionate and
informed patient care.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with an interest and
experience breast cancer to work in a
senior role, with a highly skilled and experienced team.
The post is a permanent part time position (15
hours) at Band 7.
The
post holder must have:
At least 2 years NHS experience (minimum requirement)
and be able to demonstrate Relevant Health or Social Care experience
Understanding of person-centred care
Experience of coaching/teaching patients and
carers
The
post holder will be expected to work across both Warrington & Halton
Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing
appropriate specialist advice, support and education to patients throughout
the Breast Cancer pathway, from diagnosis to treatment end.
To play a pivotal role within the Breast
Cancer team providing: specialist information; high quality care; assessment,
advice and support for those patients on a suspected breast cancer pathway
having investigative procedures and eventual diagnosis and treatment of an breast
cancer. This will extend to their families / carers and other Health Care
Professionals both internal and external to the Trust, which will promote a
seamless service within a multi-professional framework.
This is a challenging and demanding role and requires a proactive,
self-motivated, dedicated person who is capable of managing complex care
pathways across multiple agencies and services to ensure the
highest quality of care and service delivery for all patients. You will have
excellent clinical, communication and decision-making skills, be able to
manage your own workload and have problem solving skills. You will be an
excellent team player but equally able to work autonomously.
About us
The Cancer Services department at Warrington and Halton
Hospitals is a well established and friendly department boasting a wealth of
experience across several specialties and with the patient experience and
outcomes at the heart of what we do.
As a Breast Cancer CNS you will be part of this team and
also work as an integral part of the Breast Service at the hospital supporting
the patients of the Warrington and Halton communities through their Breast
Cancer journey.
For further information /general
enquiries please contact:
Karen Mason, Cancer
Nurse Transformation Manager on 01928 753576 or email karen.mason2@nhs.net.
Interview Date: 13/09/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and
education to patients throughout the Breast Cancer pathways, from diagnosis to
treatment end.
To
play a pivotal role within the Breast Cancer team providing: specialist
information; high quality care; assessment, advice and support for those
patients on a suspected breast cancer pathway having investigative procedures
and eventual diagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer. This will extend to
their families / carers and other Health Care Professionals both internal and
external to the Trust, which will promote a seamless service within a
multi-professional framework. They will provide guidance, supervision and
training to peers and junior members of staff.
To ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by
establishing strong communication links with Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
To ensure that national cancer targets
are met along the patients pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to
preventing potential breaches.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and
education to patients throughout the Breast Cancer pathways, from diagnosis to
treatment end.
To
play a pivotal role within the Breast Cancer team providing: specialist
information; high quality care; assessment, advice and support for those
patients on a suspected breast cancer pathway having investigative procedures
and eventual diagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer. This will extend to
their families / carers and other Health Care Professionals both internal and
external to the Trust, which will promote a seamless service within a
multi-professional framework. They will provide guidance, supervision and
training to peers and junior members of staff.
To ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by
establishing strong communication links with Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
To ensure that national cancer targets
are met along the patients pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to
preventing potential breaches.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current specialist knowledge in Breast Cancers.
- Clinical experience in this specialty.
- Experience of service development and implementation of change.
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area.
Desirable
- Ward Management experience.
- Broad range of clinical experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.
- 1st Degree or working towards one (Relevant healthcare related) or working at an equivalent level.
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology.
- Teaching and assessing certificate.
- Clear evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber (independent).
- Clinical Examination/diagnostics module.
- Advanced Communication Skills.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication.
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- IT skills.
- Able to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters.
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
- Able to present information to professional groups.
- Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- In conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients.
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
- Able to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework.
- Assertive.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to manage own workload.
Desirable
- Intermediate IT Skills.
- Experience in carrying out Holistic Needs Assessment and care planning.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Must be prepared to work across hospital sites.
- Assisting patients in clinical situations e.g. outpatient clinic, bladder instillation clinic.
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats.
- Able to process highly complex information and make planning decisions on patient need and care as a result.
- Ability to work with conflicting priorities and interruptions.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to communicate and support patients in distress and highly emotional situations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current specialist knowledge in Breast Cancers.
- Clinical experience in this specialty.
- Experience of service development and implementation of change.
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area.
Desirable
- Ward Management experience.
- Broad range of clinical experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.
- 1st Degree or working towards one (Relevant healthcare related) or working at an equivalent level.
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology.
- Teaching and assessing certificate.
- Clear evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber (independent).
- Clinical Examination/diagnostics module.
- Advanced Communication Skills.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication.
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- IT skills.
- Able to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters.
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
- Able to present information to professional groups.
- Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- In conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients.
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
- Able to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework.
- Assertive.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to manage own workload.
Desirable
- Intermediate IT Skills.
- Experience in carrying out Holistic Needs Assessment and care planning.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Must be prepared to work across hospital sites.
- Assisting patients in clinical situations e.g. outpatient clinic, bladder instillation clinic.
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to retrieve information from a wide range of sources and in different formats.
- Able to process highly complex information and make planning decisions on patient need and care as a result.
- Ability to work with conflicting priorities and interruptions.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to communicate and support patients in distress and highly emotional situations.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
