We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the breast cancer nursing team as Clinical Nurse Specialist.
If you thrive on a challenge and feel that you can make a difference to the care of cancer patients, this post may be for you.
Main duties of the job
We offer one-stop diagnostic clinics every day, ensuring that patients with breast malignancies and those with benign disease receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment pathway.
Our breast surgeons offer a range of oncoplastic procedures, working closely with other providers in the network. The multi-disciplinary team provides seamless care to all patients from diagnosis through treatment to living with and beyond cancer, care is underpinned throughout by care from specialist nurses.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
* Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
* Completion of degree
* Post registration qualification in Breast Care
* Mentorship Course
Desirable
* Leadership Course
* Level 2 Psychological Skills training
* Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women's health
* Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
* Evidence of teaching skills, particularly in teaching patients how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition.
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice and cancer nursing
* Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
* Time management and organisation skills
* IT skills
* Presentation skills
* Ability to cover the service in a flexible positive approach.
* Regularly assess own limitations and demonstrate personal maturity.
Desirable
* The ability to manage stressful situations.
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Flexible and positive approach to work
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
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