Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and committed Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our friendly breast unit of four breast surgeons, a nurse consultant, four advanced nurse practitioners, a surgical practitioner nurse and three other breast CNSs.
We have a fixed term opportunity for 12 months - per week, for a Band 7 CNS.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to be able to work in partnership with the Royal Marsden Hospital in the provision of complex breast cancer treatment.
Kingston's breast service is an active member of the RM Partners group, The post-holder will be expected to participate in the Pan-London Breast Care Nursing Group.
Main duties of the job
You will join an established breast care nursing team.
We facilitate high quality specialist nursing care to all patients with breast cancer and their families and friends, from diagnosis, during adjuvant treatments (surgery including breast reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted/ biological treatments, endocrine treatments and bisphosphonate treatment), after treatment helping them to move forward and those who develop a recurrence or metastatic disease, working alongside the metastatic breast CNS team.
You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of local and national guidelines.
You will be required to make quality improvements in the provision of breast cancer services.
And as clinical nurse specialists, we also act as resource to other health care professionals on breast cancer treatments and supportive care issues.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
1. Clinical expertise within the specialism to enable autonomous practice.
2. Knowledge of breast cancer, all the different treatment modalities and associated side effects
Qualifications
Essential
3. Registered Nurse
4. Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
5. Previous experience in Breast Cancer nursing
6. Ability to lead and influence change
Experience
Essential
7. Significant years of relevant post registration experience at Band 6 in breast surgery or breast cancer oncology.