About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic individual to join our Breast Care team.
As a Breast Care Nurse you will work closely with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and wider teams to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients across the service.
The Breast Service delivers both symptomatic and screening activity within an outpatient setting as well as inpatient care. Services are run across our NWAFT sites.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must have 3 years post registration nursing experience with at least 2 years within Breast Care, Oncology, Women's Health or a Surgical setting. You must have excellent communication skills and diplomacy skills. You should hold a recognised teaching qualification.
You will need to be hard working, flexible and dedicated to supporting Breast patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives. The work is varied and challenging but also very rewarding.
This post whilst predominately based at Peterborough may require some cross cover at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for patients in line with current evidence, Unit and Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Practice. To ensure patients understand their treatment options enabling them to give informed consent. To act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the Breast service. To support patients through the psychological impact of altered body image. To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff. To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team. Work in conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists in the development of evidence-based practice in Breast Services. Undertake nurse led duties following competency assessments as delegated by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists for example Nurse Led Benign Telephone Results, Prosthesis Clinic, PIFU, Screening Assessment clinics, Results clinics and more. Advise patients on the prevention of and management of arm lymphoedema. In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Breast Cancer patients. Contribute to service developments and patient pathway changes. To liaise with colleagues, GPs and other professionals where necessary in order to provide a seamless service for patients receiving care across both health and other agency boundaries. To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students within the outpatient setting
Communication
To work as a team player, liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team. To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff and the wider community. To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
Education
To ensure that own clinical and non-clinical mandatory training is up to date. To participate in My Performance Appraisal (MPA) process and identify own training requirements and personal development plan. Continue own professional education through formal and informal routes to acquire new skills in relation to the development of practice in Breast Services. To participate in teaching programmes for nursing, medical staff and Organisations outside of the Trust. To act as clinical practice mentor for students ensuring that they are able to meet their objectives through the formulation of learning contracts.
Research
To keep up to date with current practice/research which is evidence-based and to participate in audit to ensure that this is effective. To participate in research within the department and Trust as appropriate. In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists identify areas of practice for development and assist with planning and implementation of changes. Contribute to the development of research based policies and protocols with the Breast Unit. To be involved in clinical audit and benchmarking initiatives as required.
Resource Management
To identify and manage resource issues in the use of staffing, equipment, and the Breast Unit resources. To identify areas of need as required in particular relation to waiting times and access to the service and contribute to ensuring that cancer targets are met. Contribute to cases for new equipment and contribute to information required for Investment appraisals for the purchase of new equipment as required. To liaise with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager where appropriate to minimise or reduce expenditure.
Operational
To attend meetings internally and externally as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager. To participate in requirements for Breast QA visits and Peer Review assessments as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager. In liaison with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists maintain the safety and upkeep of the clinic environment, undertake risk assessments and participate in requirements for Healthcare Governance needs. To participate in the Risk Management strategy of the department and the Trust and ensure that Datix are reported in a timely way. To ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times in all areas and identify areas of need to the Breast Care Nurse Specialists. To act up for the Breast Care Nurse Specialists as requested. To assist in the collection of data for statistical and administrative purposes.
Any other duties applicable to this post and grade may be required and agreed between the Breast Services Manager and the post holder.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
NMC or equivalent trained nurse with 3 years post graduate experience Evidence of Post registration professional development relevant to role Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
Desirable
Managerial/Leadership experience Counselling Course Breast Care Module Advanced Communication Course
Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills Compassionate care delivery with empathy and sensitivity Able to work independently
Experience Essential
Relevant clinical experience working at a senior level within Breast Services or Oncology or Women's Health services
Desirable
Developing new services/ways of working Experience in policy development
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)