To provide a specialist and advanced nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with breast cancer across all boundaries.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist service for patients undergoing breast cancer interventions and those referred for specialist care by medical and nursing staff.
* To provide a specialist Nurse led service for patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer and Breast Pain.
* To provide a specialist Nurse Led Follow Up Service for Breast Cancer and Family History patients.
* To review/diagnose/assess/treat patients with breast cancer who require specialist nurse input as part of the patient follow up process.
* To make a personal contribution to the discussion of cancer patients at the weekly MDT meetings and their treatment plans/referral decisions.
* To provide counselling, support, information, and education for cancer patients and their carers through all stages of the cancer journey.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700. We provide inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Breast Care Nurse in this dynamic and challenging specialty. You will play a key role in the delivery of the Breast Care Service, supporting Breast Cancer patients throughout their cancer journey. The successful candidate will manage an independent caseload of patients, working collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Registered Nurse with a first level relevant degree.
* A specialist qualification in advanced breast care practice.
* Experience within the field to demonstrate impact of treatment of breast cancer.
* Understanding of treatment options and side effects.
* Experience within a breast specialty is essential.
* Excellent verbal and written communication/IT skills.
* Analytical and judgment skills.
* Self-time management.
* Demonstrate ability to effectively and sensitively communicate difficult information and situations.
* Counselling skills training and experience.
* Teaching experience or qualification (Desirable).
* Registered Nurse of the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
Duties of this role include:
* To provide a specialist service for patients undergoing breast cancer interventions and those referred for specialist care by medical and nursing staff.
* To provide a specialist Nurse led service for patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer and Breast Pain.
* To review/diagnose/assess/treat patients with breast cancer who require specialist nurse input as part of the patient follow up process.
* With the support of the Lead Nurse, assist in leading and managing the breast nursing team, to take part in service development and audit, with a focus on change management and developing people skills.
* To demonstrate compassionate practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within Breast Care Nursing service.
* To inform patients of results of investigations related to breast cancer where appropriate, to discuss these results and the implications, and advise accordingly using high level communication skills.
* To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in breast care service and act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care.
* To provide practical information and advice on all aspects of wound management relating to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction to patients and staff involved throughout the care pathway.
* To provide specialised information and advice to other healthcare professionals.
* To demonstrate continual evaluation of practice and contribution to patient care/outcomes within the Breast care service, making agreed changes where appropriate.
* To carry out audit and evaluation in order to monitor the effectiveness of current therapeutic regimes and to improve health outcomes as required.
Person Specification
* 1st Level Registered Nurse.
Experience
* Teaching skills and experience.
* 5 years post registration experience.
* Broad range of clinical experience and experience of speciality or related area.
* Experience of working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrate leadership skills and experience.
* 3 years' experience in the speciality.
* Have knowledge and experience in audit/service review process.
Skills
* Ability to independently make clinical decisions.
* Able to manage work autonomously.
* Possess effective communication skills.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of audit and research and its application to/uses in practice.
* Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Appreciation of diversity and cultural awareness.
* Show commitment to service improvement.
* Ability to motivate and lead.
* Support junior members of staff within the team.
Knowledge
* Advances and current issues in breast care.
* The research process.
* Health and safety.
* The needs of the patient and their family.
* The Scope of Professional Practice / Code of Conduct.
* Understanding of change in the NHS.
* Knowledge and experience of IT systems.
* National recommendations and guidelines related to breast care.
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.
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