At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Care at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Maidstone? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.
The Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Care with us, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive specialist service aimed at delivering the highest standard of clinical care.
As an expert in your field, you will showcase an exceptional level of knowledge and proficiency, providing specialised advice, education, and support to patients, their families, and carers. Your expertise will extend to contributing to and leading the ongoing advancement of clinical practices and standards of care within the service. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.
What You'll Do:
* Serve as a Key Worker for a clinical caseload, facilitating care coordination and ensuring accessible ongoing support for patients.
* Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team and support staff to establish a seamless pathway of care for patients.
* Proactively deliver effective and personalised care that prioritises patient safety, consistently demonstrating a calm, caring, and compassionate approach to every patient.
* Operate as an expert clinical practitioner within the oncology service, offering specialised nursing advice and support to other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
* Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the development of standards of care and treatment pathways that align with patient needs.
* Take a proactive approach to service improvement, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance referral waiting times and improve access to treatment.
What You'll Have:
Experience and skills:
* Registered adult nurse
* Clinical research awareness (desirable)
* Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist or similar advanced practice role (desirable)
* Experience of audit and/or research (desirable)
* Experience of service development or quality improvement projects (desirable).
* Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience with 2 years in cancer, palliative care or the specialty
* Experience of teaching in clinical practice.
* In-depth specialist experience.
* Leadership experience.
* Experience of multiprofessional working
* Evidence of advanced communication skills.
* IT literate.
* Organisation and negotiation skills
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Exemplar written communication skills.
Qualifications and Knowledge:
* First level degree in related subject.
* Evidence of Masters level study or prepared to work towards.
* Post-reg qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
* Advanced Communications Skills Training
* Level 2 Psychological Skills Training
* Teaching and assessing in clinical practice qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Other requirements for this role:
* Diplomatic.
* Calm and objective.
* Assertive, confident, yet approachable.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Personally, and professionally mature.
* Recognition of own limitations.
* Demonstrates enthusiasm.
* Empathetic.
* Ability to deal with complex and emotionally difficult situations.
* Flexible attitude to working.
* Able to travel between sites.
Why Choose GenesisCare:
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
* Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
* Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
* Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
* Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
* Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
* Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are:
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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