Breast Care Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description
Job summary
Part time 22.25 hours per week. Fixed term for 12 months or secondment.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable individual with experience and knowledge in Breast Cancer Care to join our team. The post holder will ensure that the patient has a supported journey by acting as their key worker and undertaking holistic needs assessments, at key points.
If you are an existing member of staff, as with all secondment opportunities, interested parties should discuss the opportunity with their line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families.
The post holder will be keen to face challenges, be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards, as well as ensuring care meets our own Trust values.
In return for your commitment the successful candidate will be offered professional support. You will develop skills enabling you to practice at an advanced clinical level, both in your own clinical practice and as a role model to others. Experience of working in nurse led clinics would also be advantageous.
You need to be a registered first level nurse with current NMC registration and have relevant further education/training in breast cancer care/oncology.
About us
We have a rare opportunity for you to join our well established Breast Care Specialist Nursing Team. Bolton has a comprehensive Breast MDT offering a range of surgical and oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with breast cancer and a screening service at the Trust.
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. An informal visit is highly encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with Current valid NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject
- Cancer care qualification
Desirable
- Advanced communication course
- Reognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
- Significant experience in brease and or cancer care
- Experience of multi-prfessional working
Desirable
- leadership and motivational skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate
- recognition of own limitations
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
