Job summary
Employer heading
Breast Care Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Full time, 37.5 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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registered General Nurse with Current valid NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject
- Cancer care qualification
Desirable criteria
- Advanced communication course
- Reognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
- Significant experience in brease and or cancer care
- Experience of multi-prfessional working
Desirable criteria
- leadership and motivational skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- IT literate
- recognition of own limitations
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
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
- Sarah Taylor
- Job title
- Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390494
- Additional information
Victoria O'Donohue [email protected]
List jobs with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors