Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Breast Care Nurse. In this role, you will support patients through their breast cancer journey, manage an independent caseload, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care. You will provide specialist nurse-led services for patients with a family history of breast cancer and breast pain, while also taking on leadership responsibilities in team supervision and service development. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in breast cancer treatment.
• Specialist qualification in breast care practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist services for breast cancer interventions.
• Lead and manage the breast nursing team and engage in service development.

Skills

Breast Care Practice

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Counselling Skills

IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse with a first-level relevant degree

Specialist qualification in breast care practice

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

To provide a specialist and advanced nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with breast cancer across all boundaries.

Main Duties

To provide a specialist service for patients undergoing breast cancer interventions and for those referred for specialist care by medical and nursing staff.

To provide a nurse-led service for patients with a Family History of Breast Cancer and Breast Pain.

To offer a specialist Nurse Led Follow Up Service for Breast Cancer and Family History patients.

To review, diagnose, assess, and treat patients with breast cancer requiring specialist nurse input as part of follow-up care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to weekly MDT meetings discussing cancer patients' treatment plans and referral decisions.
• Provide counselling, support, information, and education for cancer patients and their carers throughout their journey.

About Us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated trust and the sole provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700. It offers inpatient and outpatient services at Manor Hospital and various community services. The hospital has recently undergone significant upgrades, including a new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre scheduled for completion this year.

Job Details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job Description & Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity for a Breast Care Nurse at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role involves supporting breast cancer patients throughout their journey, managing an independent caseload, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The post aims to provide a specialist nurse-led service for patients with a family history of breast cancer and breast pain, with leadership responsibilities in team supervision and service development.

Candidate Criteria

• Registered Nurse with a first-level relevant degree.
• Specialist qualification in breast care practice.
• Experience in breast cancer treatment, understanding of treatment options and side effects, preferably within a breast specialty.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Analytical, judgment, and self-management skills.
• Counselling skills training and experience.
• Teaching qualifications (desirable).

Key Duties

• Providing specialist services for breast cancer interventions and referrals.
• Leading and managing the breast nursing team, engaging in service development and audits.
• Practicing holistic assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicating investigation results effectively and sensitively.
• Acting as a role model and clinical leader in breast care.
• Providing advice on wound management and supporting staff and patients throughout the care pathway.
• Engaging in practice evaluation, audit, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

For further details, contact Jayne Kanwar at ext 7108.