Senior Breast Care Nurse Specialist - 12-Month Fixed Term

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in the North East England is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Breast Care Nurse for a fixed-term 12-month maternity cover. You will join the Breast Care Nursing team and act as the key worker for your dedicated patient caseload, coordinating care with the Breast Care Nurse Consultant and MDT across sites.

The role requires significant breast care nursing experience, a nursing degree, and a full driving license.

Qualifications

• RN, current NMC registration and breast care/oncology qualification.
• Significant experience at band 6 in breast care.
• Ability to work autonomously in symptomatic clinics/follow up clinics.
• Evidence of leadership and project management skills.
• Commitment to audit, service development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist information, advice and support to patients and families who have, or fear they may have, breast cancer.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery and development of the breast care service through evidence-based practice in line with national standards.
• Provide holistic care with advanced clinical skills in assessment and management.
• Work autonomously and be accountable for planning and delivering all aspects of patient care in breast services.
• Improve clinical care standards within governance framework to ensure safety.
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice to staff in breast services and lead delivery of care.
• Lead expert knowledge and support to the wider nursing team to deliver care.
• Lead education and training to clinical staff and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Band 6 experience

Autonomous practice

Leadership skills

Time management

Clinical governance

IT skills

Education

NMC registration

Breast care/oncology

Nursing degree or higher

CPD

Professional development

Contemporary nursing issues

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in the North East England is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Breast Care Nurse for a fixed-term 12-month maternity cover. You will join the Breast Care Nursing team and act as the key worker for your dedicated patient caseload, coordinating care with the Breast Care Nurse Consultant and MDT across sites.

The role requires significant breast care nursing experience, a nursing degree, and a full driving license.