About this role
Job summary
Location: The Wellington Hospital Outpatients, London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required between 08:00 and 19:30 to meet service needs
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast) to join our Breast Care Service at The Wellington Hospital Outpatients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with specialist breast care knowledge and experience to provide expert clinical support to patients with benign and malignant breast conditions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic, treatment and recovery journey, ensuring they receive high-quality, individualised and holistic care.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will act as a patient advocate and specialist resource, providing clinical expertise, education and psychological support to patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Act as a specialist for patients with breast conditions and breast cancer.Provide expert clinical, emotional and educational support to patients and their families throughout the patient pathway.Coordinate care and act as a key worker, ensuring continuity of care across services.Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, providing specialist nursing input into patient management plans.Communicate treatment plans and MDT outcomes effectively to patients and relevant healthcare professionals.Support patients before, during and following surgery and treatment.Work collaboratively with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective care.Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards.Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
About us
The Wellington Hospital Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast assessment, diagnostic and treatment services within a multidisciplinary setting. The service delivers specialist care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease, supported by advanced diagnostic facilities and evidence-based treatment pathways.
You will join an experienced and supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout. This is often referred to as a key worker.
They care for patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment. They take a key role in supporting the patients during their treatment and are an essential member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a critical and consistent contact point for patients who often will need to interact with different parts of the hospital in order to receive optimal treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;
Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.
Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.
Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.
Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.
Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.
Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Up-to-date knowledge of breast cancer management and treatment pathways. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Experience Essential
Significant experience caring for patients with benign and malignant breast disease. Experience supporting patients throughout the breast cancer pathway, including advanced breast cancer. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment. Experience providing patient education and psychological support.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Relevant post-registration qualification in Breast Care or Cancer Nursing. Completed relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 6 or Level 7
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.
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address Wellington Hospital
15-17 Lodge Road
LONDON
NW8 7JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)