About this role
Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the breast cancer nursing team as Clinical Nurse Specialist. If you thrive on a challenge and feel that you can make a difference to the care of cancer patients, this post may be for you.We offer one- stop diagnostic clinics every day, ensuring that patients with breast malignancies and those with benign disease receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment pathway. Our breast surgeons offer a range of oncoplastic procedures, working closely with other providers in the network. The multi-disciplinary team provides seamless care to all patients from diagnosis through treatment to living with and beyond cancer; care is underpinned throughout by care form specialist nurses
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience in caring for a wide variety of patients, including those referred from breast screening, second opinions alongside those presenting symptomatically. You will be involved in developing nursing practice with a particular focus on enhancing recovery from breast surgery as well as developing services to meet the survivorship and rehabilitative aspects of cancer care.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and relevant post registration experience. You will be required to have significant experience in the field of breast cancer nursing. We require someone who can work both autonomously and as part of a team with excellent communication skills been essential. You must have appropriate post registration qualification and experience.
If you have experience of breast surgery or cancer care and are committed to providing excellence within a multi-disciplinary team, we would be delighted to hear from you. IN return we can offer opportunities to develop your career in a professional and supportive environment
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent Completion of degree Post registration qualification in Breast Care Mentorship Course
Desirable
Leadership Course Level 2 Psychological Skills training Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience Essential
Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women's health Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Skills and Abilities Essential
Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes. Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice and cancer nursing Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills. Time management and organisation skills IT skills Presentation skills Ability to cover the service in a flexible positive approach. Regular of own limitations and personally mature
Desirable
The ability to manage stressful situations.
Specific Requirements Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)