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Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Breast Unit, St Albans, St Albans
Client:
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
St Albans, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with breast/oncology experience or Clinical Nurse Specialist experience to join our team at West Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Hospitals.
The post is for 32.5 hours per week, including Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. You will be required to work across sites.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to support, inform, and advise our breast cancer patients, including those with early and secondary breast cancer. You should have sound knowledge of surgical and oncological management of these patients.
You will be the key worker for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, acting as a link between patients and healthcare professionals to facilitate and improve the patient pathway.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme, especially at Watford General Hospital, where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status, reflecting the dedication of many teams and individuals who set high standards for training, learning, and education at all workforce levels.
We are a flexible working employer
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible working options. Please visit our website for more information.
We encourage and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please ask if you need assistance.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high volume of applications. Apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will perform assessments, provide advice, and deliver patient care in an area requiring specific breast cancer clinical knowledge, skills, and experience. Significant post-registration experience at Band 6/7 and evidence of post-registration study in breast cancer are required.
You must have a passion for caring for cancer patients and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You should be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Organizing and dynamically prioritizing your workload is essential.
The post holder will be valued, supported, and will collaborate closely with colleagues across multidisciplinary and cancer/palliative care nursing teams.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* NMC level one registration
* First Degree in relevant discipline or working towards one
* Continuing personal, professional, and academic development
* Advanced Communication Course
* Psychological Training Level 2
* Breast Cancer BSc/MSc Module
Knowledge
* Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Knowledge of cancer plan and supportive and palliative care guidance
Experience
* Experience in a relevant specialty
* Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings
* Band 6 experience
* Experience collaborating with other agencies and patient advocacy
Skills
* Ability to work autonomously and in a team with advanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Word-processing and presentation skills
* Ability to recognize personal needs and develop strategies to prevent burnout
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