Breast Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on a part-time basis. The role involves running nurse-led clinics, coordinating care across breast cancer pathways, and contributing to MDT discussions with autonomous decision-making.

You will provide specialist nursing care, lead education, and participate in audits while supporting patients across in-patient and out-patient breast services at Addenbrooke's and Rosie hospitals.

Qualifications

• The post requires strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Independent nurse-led clinics with high clinical knowledge and decision-making.
• Experience in MDT discussions and coordinating care for breast patients.
• Capacity to engage in research and clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Run independent nurse-led clinics for breast patients.
• Coordinate care for patients on suspected cancer pathways and recalled after screening.
• Participate in MDT discussions as a patient advocate.
• Lead specialist nursing education and training for staff and students.
• Develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes.
• Undertake research and lead clinical audits in breast care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous decision-making

Nurse-led clinics

Education

Nursing degree

Registered nurse (NMC)

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

The Cambridge Breast Unit (CBU) are offering an exciting opportunity to for a Band 7 Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on a part time basis, to compliment our well-established, friendly, and highly supportive surgical breast CNS team, committed to providing outstanding patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to both in- and out-patients across the breast cancer (including reconstructive onco-plastics) and breast screening pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within a rewarding and evolving field.

You will play a key role in the management and coordination of care for patients referred in on suspected cancer pathways, or those recalled after breast screening. You will be expected to have strong communication and inter-personal skills, acting as patient advocate in MDT discussions. As a CNS you will run independent nurse-led clinics which requires a high level of clinical knowledge and autonomous decision-making with the ability to multitask and prioritise clinical care effectively.

We strongly encourage informal enquiries or visits and would be delighted to welcome you to meet our team and learn more about the role.

To provide cover to the clinical commitments this post will mainly work Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with flexibility required to cover service as required (reviewed annually to ensure service is covered)., The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students

Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care

Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.