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.
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.
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
1. Registered General Nurse with Current valid NMC registration
2. First level degree in related subject
3. Cancer care qualification
Desirable
1. Advanced communication course
2. Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
1. Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
2. Significant experience in breast and/or cancer care
3. Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
1. Leadership and motivational skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
1. IT literate
2. Recognition of own limitations
3. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
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