Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the breast cancer nursing team at Ashford Hospital. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, with a focus on supporting the breast PSFU pathway and delivering nurse-led oncology clinics working alongside the wider oncology team. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical expertise, information and psychological support to patients, families and carers. As the key worker for patients you will ensure timely assessment, intervention and coordination of care.
This is an opportunity for a nurse with relevant experience in breast cancer nursing; training and support will be provided, with opportunities for ongoing educational development. The breast cancer nursing team is based at Ashford Hospital with cross-site work at St Peter\'s to support patients requiring acute admission.
To promote high standards of specialist care for patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer, ensuring a quality experience; to provide specialist support and care to patients admitted with complications of their cancer treatment; to work autonomously to support patients with breast cancer, facilitating necessary investigations and providing clinical engagement and support for patients receiving SACT; to be part of PSFU delivering HNA, treatment summary and discharge clinics; to be a resource within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information; to contribute to clinical governance within the trust for cancer patients with the Lead Nurse; to deliver care in line with national and alliance guidance and requirements.
Ashford and St. Peter\'s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care.
Please see supporting links on the right-hand side of this job advert for guidance on how to apply and information about joining the ASPH Team. Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
* Deliver nurse-led oncology clinics alongside the wider oncology team, including pre-chemotherapy assessments, review of patients on treatment, and management of complications of hormone therapy.
* Work autonomously within the MDT to support decision making and discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
* Support consultants with the delivery of a new diagnosis and provide clinical engagement and support for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
* Deliver care in line with local and national guidance and best practice; contribute to service development with audits and quality improvement initiatives.
* To be a resource within the trust and community for clinical advice and information; participate in PSFU activities (HNA, treatment summaries and discharge clinics).
Qualifications
* Experience in breast cancer nursing; training and development opportunities will be provided.
* Ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and effective patient/family support.
About the Employer
Ashford and St. Peter\'s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people and employs thousands across two hospital sites in Ashford and St Peter\'s, with a range of specialist services and community clinics. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.
Job Posting Notes
The description reflects current responsibilities and requirements and aims to be accurate and up-to-date. This advert may close early; applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
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