Job summary
Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist
Central & East London Breast Screening Service. Based at Saint Bartholomew's Hospital.
7.5 Hours per week every Wednesday 8:30am-5pm
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London Breast screening service with our expanding service delivery across North, Central and East London. Our breast screening population is currently 400,000 making us one of the biggest breast screening services in the UK.
We are looking for a band 7 Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the CELBSS Breast Screening Service at our Barts site. CELBSS offers screening in seven locations across London including Camden, Islington, City and Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.
The successful candidate will be expected to
To be the key worker for breast screening patients who have been recalled for assessment. Act as their advocate whilst co-ordinating their care pathway from assessment through to discharge /diagnosis and referral on for further treatment.To provide holistic care and support through counselling, educating, advising, and supporting emotional needs.To manage junior members of the breast care nursing team in the absence of the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.Co-ordinate health promotion both internally and externallyTo have a leading role in service improvement and development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working
In a clinical background, with experience and knowledge of treating Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening clients.A first level degree or working towards this.A specialist qualification in advanced breast care practiceCounselling Skills training and experienceExcellent communication and organizational skills.The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
For further details, including informal visits, please contact Claire Mabena, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0203 758 2416 or by email at: c.mabena@nhs.net
All applicants should have valid NMC registration; the post holder must be a qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist holding the Diploma (DCR) or Degree (BSc) in Nursing.
Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality of care to patients attending assessment clinics is essential.
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered. This is in line with the defined exceptions in the Equality Act 2010, known as Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOQ).
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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 follow link 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
essential criteria
Essential
- Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Desirable
- The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Advanced breast care nursing certificate
- Teaching and mentoring qualification
- Relevant 1st degree or working towards
- Counselling /advanced communications skills
Experience
Essential
- Breast /oncology nursing experience
Desirable
- Breast screening
- Health promotion
- HR processes
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 ? Advanced breast care nursing cerfiticate ? Teaching and mentoring qualification ? Relevant 1st degree or working towards ? Counselling /advanced communications skills
Experience
Essential
- Breast /oncology nursing experience ? Breast screening
Desirable
- Health promotion ? HR processes
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Leadership skills , Excellent communications skills, Demonstrate competent use of multiple IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to co-ordinate and lead on multidisciplinary meetings both internally and externally
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Empathy ? Team player ? Enthusiasm ? Drive ? Commitment ? Professionalism ? Self motivated
Person Specification
essential criteria
Essential
- Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Desirable
- The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Advanced breast care nursing certificate
- Teaching and mentoring qualification
- Relevant 1st degree or working towards
- Counselling /advanced communications skills
Experience
Essential
- Breast /oncology nursing experience
Desirable
- Breast screening
- Health promotion
- HR processes
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 ? Advanced breast care nursing cerfiticate ? Teaching and mentoring qualification ? Relevant 1st degree or working towards ? Counselling /advanced communications skills
Experience
Essential
- Breast /oncology nursing experience ? Breast screening
Desirable
- Health promotion ? HR processes
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Leadership skills , Excellent communications skills, Demonstrate competent use of multiple IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to co-ordinate and lead on multidisciplinary meetings both internally and externally
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Empathy ? Team player ? Enthusiasm ? Drive ? Commitment ? Professionalism ? Self motivated
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).
