Job summary
Do you have significant experience of supporting patients/families dealing with a diagnosis of Breast Cancer and treatment and would you like to develop your career within Breast Cancer Care?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within our highly skilled, motivated and dynamic Breast Cancer teamhere at the North Middlesex University Hospital working to make a difference and improve the experience of patients with a diagnosis of Breast Cancer.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to:
- Demonstrate their Clinical expertise in Breast Cancer
- Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a collaborative team working attitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake expert case load management and adept at managing your own workload and prioritising the requirements of the service and the role.
- Audit and research, to promote service development initiatives as an integral part of the role.
- The chosen candidate will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual.
Proven experience in oncology is essential
In return, you can expect a structured induction, appraisal and personal development plan that will enable you to meet the requirements of the role. You'll also have the chance to influence change and develop new and innovative elements for this vital service
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of Londons busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
See additional documents attached for the detailed JD
The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See additional documents attached for the detailed JD
The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- registered General Nurse
- Post basic qualification in breast
- advance communication skills
Desirable
- level 2 clinical discussion training
- physical assessment
Skills and ability
Essential
- evidence of managing own work load
- Leadership skills
- team working
- Worked within an acute oncology service
- Experience of working as an CNS
Desirable
- up to date knowledge of breast pathways and treatment
- undertaken nurse led clinics
- experience of Somerset Data Base
experience and personal qualities
Essential
- working as a key worker
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of undertaking HNA and recovery package
- experience of end of care treatment summaries
- knowledge of breast pathways and one stop clinics
- SACT training / hold SACT passport
Desirable
- experience of stratified pathways
- management of complex surgical wounds
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- registered General Nurse
- Post basic qualification in breast
- advance communication skills
Desirable
- level 2 clinical discussion training
- physical assessment
Skills and ability
Essential
- evidence of managing own work load
- Leadership skills
- team working
- Worked within an acute oncology service
- Experience of working as an CNS
Desirable
- up to date knowledge of breast pathways and treatment
- undertaken nurse led clinics
- experience of Somerset Data Base
experience and personal qualities
Essential
- working as a key worker
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of undertaking HNA and recovery package
- experience of end of care treatment summaries
- knowledge of breast pathways and one stop clinics
- SACT training / hold SACT passport
Desirable
- experience of stratified pathways
- management of complex surgical wounds
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).
