Role Overview
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise within their field, delivering high-quality information, advice and support to patients, their families and carers. They will act as a key resource for the multi‑professional team, sharing specialist knowledge to support best practice and patient‑centred care. The role involves coordinating patient care to ensure continuity and a seamless experience throughout the care pathway.
Responsibilities
* Play a central role in reviewing and developing the service in line with the changing needs of the patient group, demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience across all aspects of the specialty.
* Exercise clinical leadership through effective education, supervision and support within the area of practice.
* Monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, and lead the development of practice through research and service evaluation.
* Carry out diagnostic and treatment‑based clinical procedures appropriate to the specialist role.
* Provide specialist advice and support to patients through effective listening, counselling skills and delivery of clear, sensitive information.
* Demonstrate empathy and compassion, offering verbal and written advice regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and ongoing care.
* Provide holistic support to patients diagnosed through the Symptomatic Breast Service and support them throughout decision‑making, including treatment choices and participation in clinical trials, while maintaining evidence‑based practice.
* Engage in effective communication and close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.
* Educate and advise patients and their relatives, source and provide appropriate information resources.
* Attend weekly multidisciplinary breast meetings.
* Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways under the direction of the Breast Care Nurses.
* Provide an accessible telephone advice service for patients with concerns relating to symptoms or treatment.
* Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patients’ rights are respected and supporting informed decision‑making through clear discussion and collaboration with the wider clinical team.
Closing date
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr