Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for an expert Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) providing advice and clinical intervention to this patient group.
You will promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework leading on service quality improvement, redesign and development.
This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, and acting as the patient advocate
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of the Metastatic Breast Cancer patient case load, nurse led clinics.
You will participate in ward based inpatient support.
Attend the Metastatic Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer MDT.
Collation and execution of management plans.
You will possess advanced skills in clinical assessment, symptom control and an in-depth knowledge of treatment modalities.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist within Metastatic Breast Cancer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist within Metastatic Breast Cancer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse- registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience at AfC band 6/7 or above in cancer/oncology
- Advanced experience of working in an multidisciplinary role within cancer
- Advanced communication and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in cancer nursing, cancer/oncology/palliative care or long-term conditions of cancer origin
- Cancer service information and support experience and knowledge
- Breast cancer experience/met breast experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 minimum of 5 years
- Experience in Cancer or cancer related fields of practice
- Advanced communications training or equivalent experience
- Strong skills in communication, team working and negotiation
Desirable
- Project management/change experience
- Experience of complex case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse- registered with NMC
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience at AfC band 6/7 or above in cancer/oncology
- Advanced experience of working in an multidisciplinary role within cancer
- Advanced communication and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in cancer nursing, cancer/oncology/palliative care or long-term conditions of cancer origin
- Cancer service information and support experience and knowledge
- Breast cancer experience/met breast experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 minimum of 5 years
- Experience in Cancer or cancer related fields of practice
- Advanced communications training or equivalent experience
- Strong skills in communication, team working and negotiation
Desirable
- Project management/change experience
- Experience of complex case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
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).
