Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within our Breast Team has arisen. Main duties will be to provide professional specialist leadership and effective management of resources ensuring high standards of Nursing care are delivered to all breast patients. Supporting patients from breast screening and symptomatic diagnosis through to potential breast cancer diagnosis. Utilising specialist knowledge and skills within the multi-disciplinary management team caring for patients with breast disease, both benign and malignant.
Main duties of the job
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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
* Be an active Breast Care Nursing team member willing to develop new skills and provide high-quality specialist Nursing care to patients with breast disease throughout the patient pathway.
* Work autonomously using expert clinical judgement and knowledge to provide informational and psychological care to patients and their families.
* Assist with all aspects of breast care provision in association with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
* Act as a Nursing resource and provide clinical leadership and expertise as a Specialist Nurse.
* Take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and ensure awareness of current research.
* Develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice and education.
* Perform clinical duties confidently and competently, consolidating and further developing clinical skills.
* Demonstrate ability to multi-task.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: 11th of December 2024
This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum pro rata
Person Specification
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Fixed term, 12 months
Reference number
185-63302-8815
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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