MacMillan Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Canada as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within a dynamic Breast Cancer team. You will play a pivotal role in improving patient experiences and outcomes while actively participating in professional development. The position requires proven oncology experience and offers a structured support system for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with post-basic breast care qualification is required.
• Experience in acute oncology service and managing complex cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise in breast cancer management.
• Engage in audit and research for service development initiatives.
• Manage an expert caseload independently.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Managing own workload

Knowledge of breast pathways

Experience in end-of-care treatment summaries

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-basic qualification in breast care

Level 2 clinical discussion training

Tools

Somerset Data Base

Job description

MacMillan Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

Do you have significant experience supporting patients and families dealing with a diagnosis of Breast Cancer and its treatment? Would you like to develop your career within Breast Cancer Care?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our highly skilled, motivated, and dynamic Breast Cancer team at North Middlesex University Hospital. We aim to make a difference and improve the experience of patients diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to :

• Demonstrate clinical expertise in Breast Cancer
• Exhibit advanced communication and interpersonal skills, along with a collaborative team working attitude
• Manage an expert caseload, prioritise effectively, and handle workload independently
• Engage in audit and research to promote service development initiatives
• Be a dynamic and self-motivated individual

Proven experience in oncology is essential.

In return, you will receive a structured induction, appraisal, and personal development plan to support your role. You will also have opportunities to influence change and develop innovative approaches within this vital service.

About us

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system, collaborating with NHS and local authority organisations across Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. We work closely with partners, with shared decisions and approaches at the system level.

We pride ourselves on staff training to ensure excellent clinical care. We are also a training site for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, as well as nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

Take a tour of our hospital here.

Job responsibilities

See additional documents attached for the detailed JD.

The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage early application to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Post-basic qualification in breast care
• Advanced communication skills
• Level 2 clinical discussion training
• Physical assessment

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of managing own workload
• Experience within an acute oncology service
• Experience as a CNS
• Up-to-date knowledge of breast pathways and treatments
• Experience running nurse-led clinics
• Experience with Somerset Data Base

Experience and Personal Qualities

• Working as a key worker
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking HNA and recovery packages
• Experience in end-of-care treatment summaries
• Knowledge of breast pathways and one-stop clinics
• SACT training / holding SACT passport
• Experience with stratified pathways
• Management of complex surgical wounds

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

Salary : £51,883 to £58,544 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

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