Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a specialist nurse to join the outpatient Breast Unit at Broomfield Hospital. The position is a permanent part-time post of 28 hours per week. You will be caring for patients who are suspected of having, or have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and being their key worker throughout their treatment

We want to hear from applicants that have a genuine interest in developing their careers within breast speciality and who are passionate about providing a high standard of care to their patients. You will need to be highly patient focused, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic. You will need experience of looking after cancer patients

The department provides care for patients requiring assessment of breast conditions in an outpatient setting.

Broomfield is an extremely rewarding place to work - not only do we offer highly attractive benefits for all employees, such as a desirable pension scheme and staff discounts, we also boast a number of other incentives, an onsite nursery with discounted prices for staff members and an initial guaranteed annual leave entitlement of 27 day (pro rata)rising to 33 days (pro rata) after 7 years service.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical leadership and expertise in a speciality by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team.

You will participate in the co-ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient's care pathway.

To be pivotal in review and development of the service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group.

To demonstrate wide and in-depth experience of all aspects of the speciality, exercising clinical leadership and effective education within their sphere of practice.

To monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, leading the development of practice through research.

Carry out clinical procedures (diagnostic and treatment based) within the remit of the specialist role.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-1476

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:

To act as a support mechanism to patients in their treatment choice and entry into clinical trials, while maintaining research based practice.
To provide education and advice to patients and their relatives in this patient group and to maintain the support network for clients assessed through the South Essex Breast Screening Service.
Under the direction of the Breast Care Nurses to assist with the development and implementation of integrated care pathways.
To act as the patients advocate in association with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team, when informed discussion may assist them in understanding and deciding upon treatment plans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:

To act as a support mechanism to patients in their treatment choice and entry into clinical trials, while maintaining research based practice.
To provide education and advice to patients and their relatives in this patient group and to maintain the support network for clients assessed through the South Essex Breast Screening Service.
Under the direction of the Breast Care Nurses to assist with the development and implementation of integrated care pathways.
To act as the patients advocate in association with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team, when informed discussion may assist them in understanding and deciding upon treatment plans.

Person Specification

Professional Development

Essential

Willingness to undertake further education

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
NMC Registered

Desirable

NHS Experience

Experience

Essential

Registered nurse with 2-3 years experience

Desirable

Previous work experience in women's health

Person Specification

Professional Development

Essential

Willingness to undertake further education

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
NMC Registered

Desirable

NHS Experience

Experience

Essential

Registered nurse with 2-3 years experience

Desirable

Previous work experience in women's health

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

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