Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First level nursing registration
2. Post registration qualification appropriate to cancer speciality
3. First level degree in related subject or evidence of working towards
4. Evidence of relevant continued professional development relevant to the clinical area
5. Currently registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
6. Working towards Masters level qualification
7. Advanced communication qualification
8. Level 2 psychology skills certificate
9. Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
10. Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in oncology or tumour site related clinical area
11. Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities.
12. Previous experience of teaching and developing teaching materials
13. Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
Desirable criteria
14. Previous experience of working a clinical nurse specialist
15. Experience of audit and research
16. Ability to deal with complex clinical scenarios
17. Ability to lead and influence change
18. Evidence of advanced communication skills
19. Experience of breast surgery
20. Experience of running nurse-led clinics