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Band 7 Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast screening
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (12 months fixed term)
Hours: Part time - 7.5 hours per week (Wednesday 8:30am to 17:00pm)
Job ref: 391-RFL-6575995-B
Site: Central and East London Breast Screening Service
Town: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum (pro rata) inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/2025 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist
Central & East London Breast Screening Service. Based at Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital.
7.5 Hours per week every Wednesday 8:30am-5pm 12 Months Fixed Term.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London Breast screening service with our expanding service delivery across North, Central and East London. Our breast screening population is currently 400,000 making us one of the biggest breast screening services in the UK.
We are looking for a band 7 Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the CELBSS Breast Screening Service at our Barts site. CELBSS offers screening in seven locations across London including Camden, Islington, City and Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Be the key worker for breast screening patients who have been recalled for assessment. Act as their advocate whilst coordinating their care pathway from assessment through to discharge/diagnosis and referral on for further treatment.
* Provide holistic care and support through counselling, educating, advising, and supporting emotional needs.
* Manage junior members of the breast care nursing team in the absence of the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.
* Coordinate health promotion both internally and externally.
* Have a leading role in service improvement and development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working:
* In a clinical background, with experience and knowledge of treating Breast Cancer/breast disease and breast screening clients.
* A first level degree or working towards this.
* A specialist qualification in advanced breast care practice.
* Counselling Skills training and experience.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* The ability to prioritize, work independently as well as within a team.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
For further details, including informal visits, please contact Claire Mabena, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0203 758 2416 or by email at: c.mabena@nhs.net
Working for our organisation
All applicants should have valid NMC registration; the post holder must be a qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist holding the Diploma (DCR) or Degree (BSc) in Nursing.
Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality of care to patients attending assessment clinics is essential.
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered. This is in line with the defined exceptions in the Equality Act 2010, known as Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOQ).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.
Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
Provide a continuing supportive service within the breast screening units and facilitate optimum health care for those who have or fear they may have breast cancer.
The post holder is responsible for the management of a caseload within the defined client group, including liaison where appropriate with other agencies and the provision of specialist advice to those involved in delivering care to this group.
The post holder will work alongside the Director of Screening, Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Histopathologists, Clinical Nurses Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-focused care within the screening service.
Identify a patient’s physical, social and psychological needs that require referral to other agencies.
Provide both verbal and written information on all aspects of breast disease and its treatments.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
* Registered Nurse level 1
* Advanced breast care nursing certificate
* Teaching and mentoring qualification
* Relevant 1st degree or working towards
* Counselling/advanced communications skills
Experience
* Breast/oncology nursing experience
* Breast screening
* Health promotion
* HR processes
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Claire Mabena
Job title: Lead Cross site Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address: c.mabena@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0203 758 2416
Please contact the above number if additional information is required or to organise a site visit.
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