He States of Guernsey are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Breast Care to join the team within Cancer Services.
The advanced nurse practitioner is a core member of the breast care multidisciplinary team, working closely with the consultant breast surgeon and the breast radiology team. In addition, the post holder will also work collaboratively with nursing colleagues from surgical areas, the oncology department and key stakeholders to deliver high level supportive care and information to patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Key duties include:
As an autonomous practitioner, use advanced clinical skills to deliver an evidence-based nursing service, assessing patients and supporting the diagnostic pathway in line with current research and evidence-based practice
Provide a nurse-led follow up service for a defined group of patients, including those with breast cancer, in line with recommended pathways, conducting holistic assessments and signposting patients to other support services as necessary
As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, participate in patient management plans throughout the disease trajectory. Lead MDT meetings and results clinics in the absence of the Consultant Surgeon
Run nurse-led family history clinics for patients with a familial risk of breast cancer following NICE guidance. This will involve liaising with the Southampton genetics service as necessary and participating in risk reducing MDTs
Run nurse-led symptomatic clinics including history taking, clinical examination and imaging requesting as required