Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Band 7 Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist @ Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

London, W6 8RFOnsiteFull-timePosted today

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About this role

Job summary

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven experience of working

In a clinical background, with experience and knowledge of treating Breast Cancer /breast disease and breast screening clients. A first level degree or working towards this. A specialist qualification in advanced breast care practice Counselling Skills training and experience Excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to priorities, work independently as well as within a team.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

For further details, including informal visits, please contact Claire Mabena, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0203 758 2416 or by email at: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in linewith World Class Care values.

Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors

To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To provide a continuing supportive service within the breast screening units and facilitate optimum health care for those who have or fear they may have a breast cancer.

The post holder is responsible for the management of a caseload within the defined client group, including liaison where appropriate with other agencies and the provision of specialist advice to those involved in delivering care to this group.

The post holder will work alongside the Director of Screening, Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Histopathologists, Clinical Nurses Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide patient focused care within the screening service.

Identify a patient's physical, social and psychological needs that required referral to other agencies

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values Essential

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

Registered Nurse level 1 Advanced breast care nursing certificate Teaching and mentoring qualification Relevant 1st degree or working towards Counselling /advanced communications skills

Experience Essential

Breast /oncology nursing experience Breast screening

Desirable

Health promotion HR processes

Skills and aptitudes Essential

Leadership skills Excellent communications skills Ability to co-ordinate and lead on multidisciplinary meetings both internally and externally Demonstrate competent use of multiple IT system

Personal Qualities & attributes Essential

Empathy Team player Enthusiasm Drive Commitment Professionalism Self motivated

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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address Breast Screening Unit, First Floor, West Wing, Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

PermanentNursingNHSFoundation TrustHealthcare

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