Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 22 months (Can also be a secondment)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED1884A-A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Surgery Breast Care (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Department: Cancer Services
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time 30 hours per week, Secondment/Fixed term 22 months
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 22mth secondment / fixed term for a Registered Nurse with a good level of experience in Breast cancer. The post holder will become an integral part of the Cancer services team to provide cover across both surgery and oncology services.
This post holder will be expected to support and advise patients and their families on the breast cancer pathway. They will play a key role within the breast multidisciplinary team, working alongside Clinicians supporting patients in outpatients and inpatient settings with both clinical and holistic care. They will be a key educational resource and participate in the education of the multi-disciplinary team in aspects of breast cancer trust wide and work part of a wider breast nursing team ensuring cross cover trust wide.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and development of a radiotherapy unit due to open autumn 2024.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 14th October 2024
Main duties of the job
This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
It is expected that the individual will have a sound knowledge of breast care nursing with a high level of clinical credibility. The main part of the role will be to support patients and their families that have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The leadership role will encompass:
• Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
• Information and support to patients, families and carers
Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey
Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme
"We each have a voice that counts."
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ethical, moral and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer
Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts - with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff
PROFESSIONAL ROLE
Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for breast cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance
Contributes to the hospital weekly breast MDT meeting and the cancer network measures it must achieve
OPERATIONAL
Contributes to the design, planning and development of the breast cancer service and patient pathways.
Participates in annual Macmillan service reviews of cancer nursing in MK Hospital
EDUCATION
Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff
Identifies the educational needs of patients, their careers and their families in relation to breast cancer and works with the Macmillan Information and Support Nurse to address these at an individual and a community level
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Accredited qualification in breast cancer
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in breast cancer care / oncology care
- Experience of managing, leading and developing clinical practice
- Knowledge and application of cancer governance and practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Computer skills
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident and approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Professionally mature
Communication
Essential criteria
- Advanced communication skills training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Burnie
- Job title
- Head of Cancer Services and Chief Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
List jobs with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors