Job summary Closing Date: 9th November Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11th November Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 22nd November An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Macmillan Breast Cancer team to support the delivery of Breast Specialist Nursing care to patients across the Bradford region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain and develop their knowledge of caring for breast cancer patients at all stages of the care pathway. Main duties of the job Liaises with line manager and MDT colleagues to support and develop their own skills and competencies in providing holistic care for patients within their specialist area. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-24-6669406 Job locations St Lukes hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Job description Job responsibilities Liaises with line manager and MDT colleagues to support and develop their own skills and competencies in providing holistic care for patients within their specialist area. Job description Job responsibilities Liaises with line manager and MDT colleagues to support and develop their own skills and competencies in providing holistic care for patients within their specialist area. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 3 years post registration Experience of working with breast cancer or Oncology patients. Managing own clinical caseload Desirable Experience and knowledge of breast Cancer Clinical audit/research Writing guidelines, protocols and standard setting Experience of User Involvement Experience working with black and ethnic minority communities Skills Essential Skills in assessing and reviewing complex health problems. Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of MDT. Able to work across professional boundaries within the Trust and externally. Ability to maintain flexibility to meet service needs IT competent Organisational and time management skills Ability to work on own initiative Desirable Networking skills Service Development and/or Change Management skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Knowledge of research and implementation into practice. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Breast Cancer care and treatments Knowledge of local and national initiatives/strategies relating to breast cancer, i.e. NHS Cancer Plan and NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance. Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level or equivalent specialist qualification/experience. Desirable Recognised Teaching/Assessing. Mentorship and/or Preceptorship training Advanced communication skills or counselling skills training. Educated or working towards Masters qualification Breast qualification or relevant Oncology training Other Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 3 years post registration Experience of working with breast cancer or Oncology patients. Managing own clinical caseload Desirable Experience and knowledge of breast Cancer Clinical audit/research Writing guidelines, protocols and standard setting Experience of User Involvement Experience working with black and ethnic minority communities Skills Essential Skills in assessing and reviewing complex health problems. Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of MDT. Able to work across professional boundaries within the Trust and externally. Ability to maintain flexibility to meet service needs IT competent Organisational and time management skills Ability to work on own initiative Desirable Networking skills Service Development and/or Change Management skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Knowledge of research and implementation into practice. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Breast Cancer care and treatments Knowledge of local and national initiatives/strategies relating to breast cancer, i.e. NHS Cancer Plan and NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance. Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level or equivalent specialist qualification/experience. Desirable Recognised Teaching/Assessing. Mentorship and/or Preceptorship training Advanced communication skills or counselling skills training. Educated or working towards Masters qualification Breast qualification or relevant Oncology training Other Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Lukes hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)