Breast Care Nurse

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency based in Northern Ireland is seeking a clinical expert to provide care and support for breast cancer patients. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and three years of experience in breast care or oncology. Responsibilities include working with the multi-professional team to ensure coordinated patient care and contributing to knowledge advancement through education and research.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post-registration experience in breast care nursing and/or oncology.
• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to breast cancer patients and their families.
• Work under the direction of Band 7 colleagues in the Breast Cancer CNS Team.

Skills

Breast care nursing

Oncology

Patient support

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

The post holder is accountable for their service and will: promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient / client experience,provide effective leadership and management contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives adhere to Trust values.The main purpose of the role is to act as a clinical expert, providing expert care, treatment and support for patients with breast cancers. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice in others with regard to this patient group. They will be expected to play a key role within the multi-professional team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated approach to care and timely onward referral to other professionals and agencies as appropriate.Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Band 7 colleagues for the Breast Cancer CNS Team or other line manager in the development and review of the service and professional standards.
• Provide information, advice and support to patients with breast cancer and their families / carers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have three years post-registration experience within a breast care nursing and/or oncology.
• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register.
• Have obtained a diploma / degree.

Further Information

Location: UH, Main Building Breast CNS Team, Cancer Services.