Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Breast Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Breast Team. This is a permanent part time position.As a CNS within the Breast Care team you will be providing support to patients and their families in their breast cancer pathway, providingphysical and emotional support, co-ordinate cancer services and advise patients on clinical issues to lead to positive outcomes.The role of the CNS is essential in providing an individualised cancer pathway, we are looking for a person who possesses the essential qualitiesof compassion and empathy, an excellent communicator, an individual who works well in a team, who has the enthusiasm to learn, develop theirown skills as well as develop the needs of the service.You will be joining an established CNS team who will provide guidance and support to you in your role whilst working alongside the rest of theMDT in the wider breast service. You will gain skills and knowledge to ensure breast cancer patients experience the best possible care andsupport. You will be instrumental in improving the quality of life of patients, assisting them with decisions, empowering them to self manage theircondition whilst providing emotional support and coordinating their care.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral member of the Breast Care Team, supporting patients at diagnosis and throughout their cancer pathway. Supporting andco-ordinating the patients treatments,. Partake in regular MDT meetings and act as the patients advocate. You will provide wound care to patientsattending nurse led clinics, responding to patient calls to provide support and advice. You will work towards manging your own caseload ofpatients to ensure a seamless pathway. You will collaborate with other specialities such as oncology, District nurses, mental health teams as well as many other teams within primary and secondary care to ensure care is co-ordinated.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides servicesto the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematologypatients.As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a greatplace to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famousBlackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well asboasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hourconnections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide individualised and personalised care to patients with a breast cancer diagnosis. To utilise holistic needs assessments to identifyessential referrals for support and improve management of the patients condition. To support the wider MDT, explaining to patients availabletreatments and act as the patients advocate enabling them to make an informed choice in their treatment. Supporting patients to adapt to changesin their body image, as well as providing essential emotional and psychological support with excellent communication skills.An essential part of the CNS role is the seamless co ordination of services to ensure care is delivered appropriately and treatments provided.This is achieved through excellent time keeping and organizational skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide individualised and personalised care to patients with a breast cancer diagnosis. To utilise holistic needs assessments to identifyessential referrals for support and improve management of the patients condition. To support the wider MDT, explaining to patients availabletreatments and act as the patients advocate enabling them to make an informed choice in their treatment. Supporting patients to adapt to changesin their body image, as well as providing essential emotional and psychological support with excellent communication skills.An essential part of the CNS role is the seamless co ordination of services to ensure care is delivered appropriately and treatments provided.This is achieved through excellent time keeping and organizational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Educated to degree level or working towards a degree
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the speciality
- Evidence of continual professional development and commitment to undertake further study
- Teaching and assessing qualification or evidence of ability to educate in practice
Desirable
- Masters degree in specialist area
- Advanced communication skills
- ENB 998 or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with breast cancer patients in the acute setting
- Experience of cancer pathways
- Experience in nurse specialist role
- Demonstrate advanced clinical practice, complex decision making skills and the ability to make informed decisions autonomously
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in cancer care and understanding of the National agenda
- Evidence of undertaking audit
- Evidence of effective leadership
Desirable
- Recognised by the NMC as working at a higher level of practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work effectively across all disciplines
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Leadership skills
- Excellent presentation skills and teaching skills
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Ability to handle conflict constructively
- Experience of teaching in the clinical setting
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Able to manage a complex load of high risk patients
- Ability to foster a learning culture and is responsive to change
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable, resilient and diplomatic
- Self motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work effectively and have credibility within the MDT and other professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Educated to degree level or working towards a degree
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the speciality
- Evidence of continual professional development and commitment to undertake further study
- Teaching and assessing qualification or evidence of ability to educate in practice
Desirable
- Masters degree in specialist area
- Advanced communication skills
- ENB 998 or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with breast cancer patients in the acute setting
- Experience of cancer pathways
- Experience in nurse specialist role
- Demonstrate advanced clinical practice, complex decision making skills and the ability to make informed decisions autonomously
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in cancer care and understanding of the National agenda
- Evidence of undertaking audit
- Evidence of effective leadership
Desirable
- Recognised by the NMC as working at a higher level of practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work effectively across all disciplines
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Leadership skills
- Excellent presentation skills and teaching skills
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Ability to handle conflict constructively
- Experience of teaching in the clinical setting
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Able to manage a complex load of high risk patients
- Ability to foster a learning culture and is responsive to change
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable, resilient and diplomatic
- Self motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work effectively and have credibility within the MDT and other professionals
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breast Service, Blackpool Teaching Hospital, NHS Trust
Whinney Heyes Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
