Breast Care Nurse Specialist — Lead Patient Journey

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse specialist for a fixed-term 12-month contract. The post requires significant staff nurse experience and knowledge in Breast Cancer Care/Oncology to act as the patient’s key worker throughout their journey.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary breast care team across two sites, with specialist training provided and opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Current RN NMC Registration.
• Degree in Nursing or working towards.
• Teaching Qualification desirable.
• Recent breast care/oncology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care with enhanced clinical skills in collaboration with the MDT to improve patient safety and quality of care.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Breast Care service using evidence-based practice aligned to national standards.
• Plan and deliver all aspects of patient care in relation to the service, in line with the NMC Code.
• Continuously improve clinical care standards within the governance framework to ensure highest quality of care.
• Work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of enhanced care and knowledge.
• Provide education and training to clinical staff and external agencies.

Skills

2 years staff nurse experience

Organisational skills

Education

Current RN NMC Registration

Degree in Nursing or working towards

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse specialist for a fixed-term 12-month contract. The post requires significant staff nurse experience and knowledge in Breast Cancer Care/Oncology to act as the patient’s key worker throughout their journey.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary breast care team across two sites, with specialist training provided and opportunities for professional development and service improvement.