An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Breast Care Specialist Nurse to work within the Newcastle Hospitals Breast Care Nursing Service.
We are looking for a Breast Care Nurse who is enthusiastic, progressive and highly motivated to join our busy team in breast screening / surgery. The successful applicant will have significant post-registration experience at a senior nursing level and be driven to improve patient care and patient experience.
You'll provide high-quality physical and psychological care throughout the patient journey - from diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Your role will also include acting as a resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of outstanding care.
In addition, you will work with other team members to deliver nurse-led clinics where you will perform clinical examinations and make clinical decisions in line with the multidisciplinary team.
Interview Date: Friday 21 February 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Our Specialist Breast Cancer Specialist Nursing team are central to patients' experience providing them with expert information and guidance, advocacy, care and compassion.
This will include practicing at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients with breast cancer and will include working clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessment and a Personalised care plan.
You will engage in complex conversation and dialogue with patients and carers considering learning needs and Mental Capacity using advanced communication skills.
Act within a team of key workers for patients to ensure continuity during a highly complex patient pathway/journey.
Attend and support sessions for delivery of breaking bad news and follow an agreed pathway, provide written and verbal information, refer to other professionals and signpost to other agencies, ensuring liaison and communication with other relevant professionals.
You will have the opportunity for training in breast examination skills and work autonomously in nurse-led clinics forming part of the self-managed care pathway.
On a day-to-day basis you will be working closely with patients and their families, but also Physicians and the wider MDT team to ensure a superb patient experience.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice.
As part of a forward-thinking team, you will be expected to implement service improvements and ensure the smooth delivery of care through policy development, adherence to procedures and active involvement in training and mentoring staff. As such, you should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive high-quality and compassionate care.
So, if you have a strong clinical background in breast screening/breast care with exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to excellent patient care delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Extensive knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme
SKILLS
Essential
Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Effective organisation and time management skills Current driving licence if relevant to role
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Audit/research experience
Desirable
Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and/or training
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Degree level/Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study/experience Advanced Breast Care Nursing qualification Advanced Communication Skills Training Counselling Certificate (minimum 100 hours) Teaching qualification 998, 126/127, or City and Guilds 730
Desirable
Master's Degree Management experience/qualification
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
317-2025-02-016 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a Breast Care Nurse who is enthusiastic, progressive and highly motivated to join our busy team in breast screening / surgery. The successful applicant will have significant post-registration experience at a senior nursing level and be driven to improve patient care and patient experience.
You'll provide high-quality physical and psychological care throughout the patient journey - from diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Your role will also include acting as a resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of outstanding care.
In addition, you will work with other team members to deliver nurse-led clinics where you will perform clinical examinations and make clinical decisions in line with the multidisciplinary team.
Interview Date: Friday 21 February 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Our Specialist Breast Cancer Specialist Nursing team are central to patients' experience providing them with expert information and guidance, advocacy, care and compassion.
This will include practicing at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients with breast cancer and will include working clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessment and a Personalised care plan.
You will engage in complex conversation and dialogue with patients and carers considering learning needs and Mental Capacity using advanced communication skills.
Act within a team of key workers for patients to ensure continuity during a highly complex patient pathway/journey.
Attend and support sessions for delivery of breaking bad news and follow an agreed pathway, provide written and verbal information, refer to other professionals and signpost to other agencies, ensuring liaison and communication with other relevant professionals.
You will have the opportunity for training in breast examination skills and work autonomously in nurse-led clinics forming part of the self-managed care pathway.
On a day-to-day basis you will be working closely with patients and their families, but also Physicians and the wider MDT team to ensure a superb patient experience.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of the role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice.
As part of a forward-thinking team, you will be expected to implement service improvements and ensure the smooth delivery of care through policy development, adherence to procedures and active involvement in training and mentoring staff. As such, you should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive high-quality and compassionate care.
So, if you have a strong clinical background in breast screening/breast care with exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to excellent patient care delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Extensive knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme
SKILLS
Essential
Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Effective organisation and time management skills Current driving licence if relevant to role
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Audit/research experience
Desirable
Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and/or training
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Degree level/Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study/experience Advanced Breast Care Nursing qualification Advanced Communication Skills Training Counselling Certificate (minimum 100 hours) Teaching qualification 998, 126/127, or City and Guilds 730
Desirable
Master's Degree Management experience/qualification
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
317-2025-02-016 #J-18808-Ljbffr
