Metastatic Breast Cancer CNS - Senior Specialist Nurse

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the secondary breast cancer nursing service. The post involves managing a caseload across peripheral breast oncology clinics, providing expert assessment, planning and care delivery for patients with metastatic disease.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. The role requires a minimum of five years post-registration experience, advanced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in breast oncology or equivalent.
• Experience delivering specialist secondary breast care nursing and patient-focused care.
• Advanced communication skills and ability to support patients and carers.
• Willingness to travel to cover hospital clinic sites within GM & Cheshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical nurse services at peripheral sites.
• Act as keyworker for metastatic breast cancer patients throughout the pathway.
• Develop and deliver the CNS service in local clinics and MDT settings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and QA.

Skills

Advanced communication

Data analysis

Report writing

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Protocols/standards

Teamwork across settings

Education

Bachelor-level Nursing

Masters degree

Counselling certificate

Palliative care certificate

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the secondary breast cancer nursing service. The post involves managing a caseload across peripheral breast oncology clinics, providing expert assessment, planning and care delivery for patients with metastatic disease.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. The role requires a minimum of five years post-registration experience, advanced