Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7
The post holder will support the Breast Care Nurse Specialists in the ongoing management and development of the breast care nursing and lymphedema services, ensuring delivery of high quality care within prescribed resource allocation.He/she will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated approach to care.The post holder will assist in nurse-led patient assessment and review clinics for designated groups of patients.
Responsibilities
* To work as part of the multi-disciplinary teams providing care within the breast service, attend, participate and provide appropriate input into the weekly Breast MDM.
* To work with clinicians to ensure the breast service has in place a comprehensive approach to risk identification and management.
* Be accountable for both clinical and non-clinical aspects of quality within the breast service.
* To deputise for the breast care nurse specialist manager as appropriate.
Skills and Qualifications
* RGN on part 1 of the Live Register.
* Degree in Nursing or health related subject.
* NMC recorded Specialist Practice Qualification in Oncology.
* Completion of Clinical Breast Examination and Client Communication course or equivalent.
* 3 years’ post registration experience at Band 6 or above, 2 years of which should demonstrate experience in caring for patients with breast cancer.
* Advanced Communication Skills training.
Further Information
Location - Antrim Hospital Site, Antrim.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025
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