Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with breast/oncology experience or Clinical Nurse Specialist experience to work with us at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post is for 32.5 hours per week, which includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. You will also be required to work across sites.

Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide support, information, and advice to our breast cancer patients. This includes early breast cancer and secondary breast cancer patients. You should have sound knowledge of the surgical and oncological management of these patients.

You will be the key worker for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, providing a link between patients and healthcare professionals across all healthcare settings to facilitate and improve the patient pathway.

Working for Our Organisation

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider, and we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care. We have recently gained 'teaching hospital' status, reflecting our dedication to training, learning, and education.

We Are a Flexible Working Employer

We recognize the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

You will carry out assessments, give advice, and implement patient care in an area that requires specific breast cancer clinical knowledge, skills, and experience. You must have a passion for caring for patients with cancer and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You should also be able to work using your own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ability to organize and dynamically prioritize your own workload in conjunction with the team is essential.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential Criteria

  • NMC level one registration
  • First Degree in a relevant discipline or working towards one
  • Continuing personal, professional, and academic development

Desirable Criteria

  • Advanced Communication Course
  • Psychological Training Level 2
  • Breast Cancer BSc/MSc Module

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Knowledge of cancer plan and supportive and palliative care guidance

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Experience in a relevant speciality
  • Experience of working both in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Band 6 experience
  • Experience of collaborating with other agencies
  • Experience of patient advocacy

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team
  • Advanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in speciality
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Word-processing and presentation skills
  • Ability to recognize own needs and develop strategies to prevent burnout

Desirable Criteria

  • Proven listening/counselling skills


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