Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Band 6 Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role involves acting as a key advocate for breast cancer patients, providing vital support and information. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in breast cancer care and excellent communication skills. Flexible working hours are considered. Opportunities for professional development are also available.

Benefits

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Funding for professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse with specific knowledge in breast cancer.
• Flexibility to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to advance nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker and advocate for breast cancer patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and oncology service.
• Provide support and information to patients.

Skills

Breast cancer knowledge

SACT/oncology experience

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Role Summary

The aim of the role is to act as a key worker and advocate for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, from the point of diagnosis throughout their pathway, providing support and information, as well as participating in service development. This nursing role requires close collaboration with all members of the breast care nursing team, the wider Multidisciplinary team, and the oncology service. Successful candidates will be experienced nurses, ideally with breast cancer, SACT/oncology, or palliative care knowledge and experience.

About the Role

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More details about the role

Band 6 Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, compassionate nurse to work within the breast care nursing team alongside the Primary and Metastatic breast cancer clinical nurse specialists.

The individual should work flexibly, possess excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, and be willing to advance their practice while considering the needs of the team. Support for new ways of working, including nurse-led clinics, is expected.

Working hours: Monday to Friday; flexible hours will be considered.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron

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. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than [area] people across over [area] square miles. We also provide specialized services extending as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also offer integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, supporting research and innovation to provide world-class care.

Our values guide everything we do. We are committed to supporting our staff's work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities, including funding for qualifications and CPD.

Benefits include extensive staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. If interested, we would love to hear from you.