Breast Care Nurse Specialist — 12-Month Fixed Term

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse specialist for a fixed term of 12 months to join our Breast Care nursing team. The post requires substantial staff nurse experience with Breast Cancer Care/Oncology to act as a key worker guiding patients along their journey.

You will work across two sites delivering surgical and oncological services to a multi-site population, with specialist training provided.

Qualifications

• Current RN NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Teaching Qualification
• 2 years staff nurse experience
• Broad knowledge in acute nursing
• Experience in breast care/oncology
• CPD evidence and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide highest standard of holistic care using enhanced clinical skills in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to development of the Breast Care service with evidence-based practice aligned to national standards.
• Plan and deliver all aspects of patient care as per NMC Code.
• Continuously improve clinical care standards within governance framework for safety and quality.
• Work as part of a clinical team to deliver enhanced care.
• Provide clinical advice and support to staff within GHNT on practice in your area.
• Communicate effectively with MDT, patients, carers and the public.
• Act as a resource and role model for the profession.
• Deliver education and training to clinical staff and external agencies.

Skills

Staff nurse experience

Breast care/Oncology exp

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse specialist for a fixed term of 12 months to join our Breast Care nursing team. The post requires substantial staff nurse experience with Breast Cancer Care/Oncology to act as a key worker guiding patients along their journey.

You will work across two sites delivering surgical and oncological services to a multi-site population, with specialist training provided.