About this role
Job summary
Provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise, delivering high-quality information, support and advice to patients, their families and carers, while acting as a key resource for the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to the coordination of patient care to ensure a seamless and consistent experience throughout the patient pathway. Play a central role in reviewing and developing services to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the patient group.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience within the speciality, supporting clinical leadership and contributing to education within the scope of practice. Lead and participate in clinical audit and research activities to monitor, maintain and improve standards of care. Undertake clinical procedures, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, in line with the responsibilities of the specialist role
Main duties of the job
Within this role you will be provide specialist advice and support using advanced listening and counselling skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when delivering verbal and written information on diagnosis, prognosis and care. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care, and attend regular breast MDT meetings. Offer holistic support to patients diagnosed through the Symptomatic Breast Service, acting as an accessible point of contact and providing a reliable telephone advice service for concerns relating to symptoms and treatment. Support patients and their families with education, guidance and appropriate resources, enabling informed decision-making and respecting patient rights at all times. Act as a patient advocate, facilitating understanding of treatment options, including participation in clinical trials, while maintaining evidence-based practice.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and Breast Care Nurses to contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways and to ensure a comprehensive service that delivers optimal outcomes for patients with breast disease.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Pin Nursing degree
Desirable
Mentor Preparation Programme or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Two years post-reg experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
Desirable
experience at least one year in an acute healthcare setting.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)