Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate MDT and larger teams participating in the holistic assessment of Secondary Breast patients. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the patient, supporting the patients and their loved ones throughout the pathway.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
You will support the Band 7 and lead consultant in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
Alongside the breast team you will provide specialist advice and education to health professionals regarding patients symptoms or side effects, related to the treatment or cancer to improve quality of life.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, hard-working and compassionate nurse to work within the breast care nursing team alongside the Metastatic breast cancer clinical nurse specialist.
The aim of the role is to act as a key worker and advocate, for patient diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer from the point of diagnosis throughout their pathway providing support and information and as well as participation in service development. This nursing role requires close working and collaboration with all members of the breast care nursing team, the wider Multidisciplinary team and the oncology service. Successful candidates will be experienced nurses, ideally with breast cancer, SACT/oncology or palliative care knowledge and experience.
The individual will be expected to work flexibly, have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, and have a willingness to advance their own practice, whilst considering the needs of others within the team. They will be expected to support new ways of working including, and new nurse-led clinics.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron, Cancer Services 01392 404582. Or, Suzie Avery Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on suzanneavery@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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