Job summary
The successful candidate will be expected to
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positiveimage of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in linewith World Class Care values.Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses,Midwives and Health VisitorsTo ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintainedusing appropriate written and electronic documentationTo undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies andensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adheredto by all staff, within own management responsibility.To provide a continuing supportive service within the breast screeningunits and facilitate optimum health care for those who have or fear theymay have a breast cancer.The post holder is responsible for the management of a caseload withinthe defined client group, including liaison where appropriate with otheragencies and the provision of specialist advice to those involved indelivering care to this group.The post holder will work alongside the Director of Screening, Consultant,Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Histopathologists, Clinical Nurses,Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to providepatient focused care within the screening service.Identify a patient's physical, social and psychological needs that requiredreferral to other agencies.
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 practice
- Counselling Skills training and experience
- Excellent 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
About us
Working for your organisation -
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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Working in a clinical background, with experience and knowledge of treating Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening clients.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Desirable
- Experience Oncology, The ability to priorities, work independently as well as Lead a team
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Essential Criteria Achieved
Desirable
- Essential Criteria achieved
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 communications skills
- 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
- Ability to co-ordinate and lead on multidisciplinary meetings both internally and externally
- Demonstrate competent use of multiple IT systems
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Pathy
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Drive
- Commitment
- Professionalism
- Self motivated
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Working in a clinical background, with experience and knowledge of treating Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening clients.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.
Desirable
- Experience Oncology, The ability to priorities, work independently as well as Lead a team
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Essential Criteria Achieved
Desirable
- Essential Criteria achieved
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 communications skills
- 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
- Ability to co-ordinate and lead on multidisciplinary meetings both internally and externally
- Demonstrate competent use of multiple IT systems
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Pathy
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Drive
- Commitment
- Professionalism
- Self motivated
Qualifications
Essential
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).
