Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior cancer nurse who is passionate about metastatic breast cancer to support metastatic breast cancer patients attending Frimley Park hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work cross site.
Applications for this post are invited from experienced nurses who have had extensive experience in breast oncology, SACT and palliative care. Previous experience of a specialist nursing post at Band 7 level is essential. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is a leader, flexible, self-motivated, reliable and a good team player. You should also be educated to degree level and willing to work towards Masters level.
The post holder should be willing to develop their academic and clinical practice and be committed to continuing education. You should have advanced communication skills and experience of managing a caseload of patients.
Main duties of the job
* The post-holder will act as Keyworker and advocate for metastatic breast cancer patients, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
* The post-holder will continually develop, implement and evaluate the Metastatic Breast Cancer Service to maintain and improve high standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework.
* The post-holder will be a clinical expert in breast cancer and palliative care, with excellent communication skills.
* The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.
* The post-holder will establish services with the aim of providing support and early referral to associated services for metastatic breast cancer patients, to include those undergoing cancer treatments.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Details
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, GU16 7UJ
Band: 7
Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years. Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 151-ES-29
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
* Degree in nursing and current NMC registration
* Breast/oncology qualification
* Palliative care qualification
* SACT qualification
* Teaching or mentorship qualification
* Masters level qualification or working towards
* Advanced communication or counselling skills training
* Level 2 psychology training
* Project management qualification (e.g., White Belt Training)
* Willingness and ability to work cross site
Desirable:
* Physical assessment or working towards
* NMP qualification or working towards
* Advanced project management qualification or working towards (e.g., Yellow Belt Training)
Skills and competencies
Essential:
* Management/leadership skills
* Project management/service improvement
* Patient education/support/counselling skills
* Awareness of national cancer strategy and guidelines for metastatic breast patients
Desirable:
* Involvement in research, audit and report writing
* Involvement in project management and service development skills
Experience
Essential:
* Experience working with breast/oncology patients with advanced disease
* Experience with palliative breast/oncology patients at end of life
* Experience with breast/oncology patients on Systemic Anticancer Therapy
* Experience in patient education/support/counselling
* Experience in project management/service improvement
* Experience delivering, developing and delivering nurse-led clinics
* Experience with multi-professional working
Desirable:
* Experience in team management
Other requirements
Special requirement: Willingness and ability to work cross site
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, GU16 7UJ
Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
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