Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse Specialist Practitioner to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Breast services (RFL). We are looking for an innovative and transformational leader, who is seeking to further their nursing career within breast services. The expectations of the post will be demonstrated across the four pillars of consultant level practice: expert advanced clinical practice, strategic and enabling leadership, learning, developing and improving across the system, research and innovation.
The role is pivotal to working collaboratively with the MDT team, in building capacity and expanding the nurse led services to further shape and deliver the strategic vision of a world class Breast Service for our local population.
RFL Breast services delivers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options across the patient pathway for benign and malignant breast conditions. The range of services includes breast screening, breast pain, family history and genetics and plastic reconstructive surgery. The service provides comprehensive treatment options for advanced and metastatic cancer patients and is committed to supporting research and evidence-based treatments in line with both local and national policies. The successful applicant should have broad experience which includes managing patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy
Main duties of the job
o To practice at an advanced level consistent with the standards and competencies outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health Education England
o To provide clinical leadership for and line manage a team of nurses and have the required knowledge and skills to deliver specialist breast nursing care in line with individual needs of patients and their families, and to be able to provide expert clinical advice both internally and externally.
o To lead and participate in the case management of patients, support of integrated care and transfer to other environments.
o To ensure the safe and effective delivery of high-quality care according to best clinical governance models and in accordance with trust policies.
o To promote a seamless service of care for specialist breast care and patients undergoing treatment through liaison with all members of the health care team within primary and secondary care.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated team of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please visit
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education&professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Masters degree or working towards
- Appropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience
- Evidence of recent professional / management / leadership development
- Non- medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Relevant first degree
- Advanced assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior nurse operational role in an acute NHS setting
- Experience in setting up and running nurse led clinics
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial colleagues
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to act autonomously in planning & implementing tasks
- Proven ability to influence others through research findings
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Highly professional role model
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
- Demonstrates the ability to work in a multi professional team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect, question & evaluate own practice
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education&professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Masters degree or working towards
- Appropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience
- Evidence of recent professional / management / leadership development
- Non- medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Relevant first degree
- Advanced assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior nurse operational role in an acute NHS setting
- Experience in setting up and running nurse led clinics
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial colleagues
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to act autonomously in planning & implementing tasks
- Proven ability to influence others through research findings
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Highly professional role model
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
- Demonstrates the ability to work in a multi professional team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect, question & evaluate own practice
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
