Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a specialist breast cancer family history service as part of a multidisciplinary breast care and breast surgery team.
To provide a service which assesses a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, communicating that risk whilst providing psychological support and referral or discharge to primary, secondary, or tertiary care. The post-holder also advises on actions which may be taken to reduce the risk associated with modifiable lifestyle factors.
The practitioner works independently to meet the needs of the clients and their families and works in line with current evidence-based practice offering. The role involves providing guidance and support to GPs and other multidisciplinary colleagues relating to breast cancer family history.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a specialist breast cancer family history service as part of a multidisciplinary breast care and breast surgery team.
To will provide a service which assesses a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, communicating that risk whilst providing psychological support and referral or discharge to primary, secondary, or tertiary care. The post-holder also advises on actions which may be taken to reduce the risk associated with modifiable lifestyle factors.
The practitioner works independently to meet the needs of the clients and their families and works in line with current evidence-based practice offering. The role involves providing guidance and support to GPs and other multidisciplinary colleagues relating to breast cancer family history.
About us
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines, alerting senior staff if practice of self and others appear to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a specialist breast cancer family history service as part of a multidisciplinary breast care and breast surgery team.
To will provide a service which assesses a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, communicating that risk whilst providing psychological support and referral or discharge to primary, secondary, or tertiary care. The post-holder also advises on actions which may be taken to reduce the risk associated with modifiable lifestyle factors.
The practitioner works independently to meet the needs of the clients and their families and works in line with current evidence-based practice offering. The role involves providing guidance and support to GPs and other multidisciplinary colleagues relating to breast cancer family history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a specialist breast cancer family history service as part of a multidisciplinary breast care and breast surgery team.
To will provide a service which assesses a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, communicating that risk whilst providing psychological support and referral or discharge to primary, secondary, or tertiary care. The post-holder also advises on actions which may be taken to reduce the risk associated with modifiable lifestyle factors.
The practitioner works independently to meet the needs of the clients and their families and works in line with current evidence-based practice offering. The role involves providing guidance and support to GPs and other multidisciplinary colleagues relating to breast cancer family history.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in Breast and Oncology
Desirable
- 1st Degree Breast and OncologyYears Experience
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Post Registration experience at Senior role
People skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional accountability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in Breast and Oncology
Desirable
- 1st Degree Breast and OncologyYears Experience
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Post Registration experience at Senior role
People skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional accountability
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).
