Main area Breast Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Cross site working between county and stoke ,one service) Job ref 205-6750508
Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/12/2024 23:59
Job overview
This post will provide a comprehensive specialist service to clients with benign breast disease, women undergoing breast screening and patients with breast cancer. They will act as an expert and resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing clinical leadership within this area of care, developing specialist education and supporting research relevant to the speciality.
The post holder will act as the key worker and liaise with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients.
The post holder will support the nursing lead to develop the breast services, adhering to the NICE guidance and the 10 key roles for Nursing and Midwifery.
Main duties of the job
* Provide and receive sensitive, highly complex or contentious information and barriers to understanding.
* Facilitate communication, resulting in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
* Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance.
* To co-ordinate the patients' journey, acting as a key worker.
* Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
* Under the guidance of the leads, assist in the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trust's policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
* Participate in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Working for our organisation
Together
* We are a Team – I will be considerate, help others to achieve our goals and support others to make positive changes.
* We are Appreciative – I will acknowledge and thank people for their efforts and contributions.
* We are Inclusive – I will be open and honest, welcome people’s views and opinions and involve people in decisions that affect them.
Compassion
* We are Supportive – I will be empathetic and reassuring. I will support and encourage people when they need it.
* We are Respectful – I will treat people fairly, with respect and dignity, protect their privacy and help them to feel comfortable.
* We are Friendly – I will be welcoming and approachable.
Safe
* We Communicate Well – I will explain clearly, share relevant and timely information and keep people updated.
* We are Organised – I will plan ahead, manage time well and be prompt.
* We Speak Up – I will contribute to ensuring constructive feedback, feel safe to challenge inappropriate care and behaviour, and promote our values.
Improving
* We Listen – I will welcome people’s views and ideas, invite people to ask questions and share their opinions and respond to what I hear.
* We Learn – I will share best practice, celebrate good performance and support others to use their skills, learn and grow.
* We Take Responsibility – I will have a positive attitude encouraging people to take the initiative and make improvements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication & Relationships Skills
* Provide and receive sensitive, highly complex or contentious information and barriers to understanding.
* Facilitate communication, resulting in clear responsibilities within the multi-professional team.
* Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance.
* To co-ordinate patients' journey, act as a key worker.
* Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.
* Assist in the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trust’s policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
* Participate in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Current NMC registration.
* Completed the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7 or a willingness to undertake this course.
* Minimum of 2 years post registration experience, preferably including 1 year experience of a leadership position.
* Evidence of study at degree level in Health/Nursing Related Studies or willingness to undertake degree/masters level study.
* ENB 998/ Mentorship/Assessor module or equivalent or have experience of teaching and assessing.
* Leadership and management skills.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
* Responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trust’s policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
* Demonstrate skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate.
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Prioritise and plan own specialist workload and organise own time according to their delegated job plan.
* Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored.
* Co-ordinate activities with other professional agencies and support groups.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care
* Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors and be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
* Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.
* Assess, develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes, advising patients and relatives on matters relating to their clinical condition.
* Promote patient health and assist in education strategies for healthy lifestyles and to signpost patients to specialist help.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
* Implement policies and procedures, and propose changes to practices for own area.
* Assist in the delivery of education to support staff in the adoption of new policies and procedures.
Responsibility for Human Resources
* Provide leadership to the clinical team and identify innovation in clinical practice.
* Provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.
* Contribute to the training of other staff on the specific clinical condition.
Responsibility for Information Resources
* Maintain adequate and accurate records of all educational sessions and records for personal use.
* Collect statistical information and reports as requested for the Trust.
* Update and maintain patient records.
Personal/Professional Development
* Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.
* Participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan.
Equality and Diversity
UHNM is committed to the implementation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy which ensures equal opportunities for all. UHNM aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, promotes dignity, equality and diversity, and encourages individuals to develop and maximise their potential.
Person specification
Experience
* Post Registration years experience 3 years.
* Experience in clinical nurse specialist role or equivalent senior level cancer related role.
* Degree Level Study.
* Good working Knowledge of Breast cancer services and treatment pathways.
Qualifications
* Leadership course or equivalent.
* Advanced communication course or equivalent.
* Cancer related Course/ Chemotherapy / Oncology.
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Rachel Bayley Job title Band 7 Breast CNS/ BCN Team Lead Email address rachel.bayley2@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number 01782 625276 Additional information
For further informal information regarding this role please contact initially Rachel Bayley Breast CNS /BCN Team Lead via above email / telephone number.
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