Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology

Nuffield Health; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Brighton is seeking a Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology to provide specialized nursing care for breast cancer patients. You will support patient education, act as a patient advocate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance care. Candidates should have significant clinical experience and valid NMC registration. This full-time role includes weekend work and offers a salary up to £55,000 per annum.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience, particularly in breast cancer care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized nursing care to breast cancer patients.
• Offers emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Acts as a patient advocate ensuring their needs are met.

Skills

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Advanced knowledge and skills in breast cancer care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Education

Significant post-registration clinical experience

Job description

Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology

Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time| Includes weekend work

Up to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provides specialized nursing care to breast cancer patients, including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care throughout the cancer pathway.
• Support and Education: Offers emotional support, education, and information to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and side effect management.
• Advocacy: Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are met and they have access to appropriate resources.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with the breast care team, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and seamless care.
• Consultant Clinics: Support consultant led clinics, providing follow-up care, managing symptoms, and addressing patient concerns.
• Service Development: Participates in service development initiatives to improve breast cancer care and patient outcomes.
• Education and Training: Provides education and support to other healthcare professionals, including nurses and students.
• Research and Audit: May participate in research and audit activities to advance knowledge and improve practice.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience, particularly in breast cancer care.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in breast cancer care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in patient education and support.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to participate in service development and research.

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We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking

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