Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 10/04/2025
Breast Care Specialist Nurse
Band 6
The Breast Unit is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Nurse to work within the Breast Unit at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, which will include working at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide specialist nursing advice to the multi-professional team, taking into account all aspects of Clinical Governance and promote the use of evidence-based practice to improve patient care outcomes.
2. Maintain a caseload of patients under the direction of the lead Specialist Nurse.
3. Facilitate, develop and deliver individual programmes of care and care packages, providing specialist information and support to patients, their relatives and other members of the caring team.
4. Provide supervision of the delivery of care by junior staff, responding to changing clinical situations while maintaining high standards of patient care.
5. Act as a role model and ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
6. Provide guidance and support to junior members of staff and comply with NMC standards for mentors.
Minimum Requirements
* Relevant Breast/Oncology qualification or course
* NMC Registered
* Previous Nursing Experience
* Previous Breast Experience
* Evidence of MDT working
* Experience of Surgical/Oncology care
* Demonstrated care and empathy
* Evidence of involvement with health promotion
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Application Information
To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date. Therefore, it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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