Clinical Nurse Specialist- Breast care developmental post | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

jobs24.co.uk; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Breast Care Nurse, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients through their breast cancer journey. This dynamic position involves providing advanced nursing care, leading patient follow-up services, and developing specialized programs for those with a family history of breast cancer. You will work closely with a multi-professional team to enhance the quality of care and ensure patients receive the support they need. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and possess excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with advanced skills in breast care and cancer support.
• Experience in developing patient-centered care programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing for breast cancer patients throughout their journey.
• Lead and manage patient follow-up and support services.

Skills

Advanced nursing skills

Communication skills

Psychological support

Holistic Needs Assessments

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Specialist training in Breast Care

Job description

Job Title: Breast Care Nurse

Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Breast Care Nurse in this dynamic and challenging specialty. You will play a key role in the delivery of the Breast Care Service, supporting Breast Cancer patients throughout their cancer journey.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide a specialist and advanced nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with breast cancer across all boundaries.
2. Develop and implement a specialist Nurse led service for patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer and Breast Pain.
3. Supervise and lead the team in patient-centered follow-up management.
4. Ensure coordination and management of patients undergoing treatment at Walsall Manor Hospital.
5. Provide information and signpost patients to appropriate healthcare providers.
6. Offer telephone advice and triage where appropriate, documenting and communicating outcomes as per service specification.
7. Provide level 2 psychological support within knowledge boundaries following appropriate training.
8. Perform Holistic Needs Assessments using designated screening tools.
9. Collate patient surveys and develop action plans based on patient experiences.
10. Develop and facilitate Health and Well Being Programmes/Beyond Cancer.
11. Document all interactions accurately in line with Trust policy and procedure.
12. Manage existing follow-up clinics and create new clinics within the self-supported management structure and the Macmillan vision.
13. Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Professional Development:

1. Upon successful completion of training requirements and a competency framework, a Band 7 senior clinical nurse specialist post will be offered.
2. Be part of the multi-professional breast cancer tumour group within the Trust, developing standards of care for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
3. Maintain and develop the Breast Care Nursing service at Walsall Healthcare Trust, establishing good working relationships with clinicians and other key staff.