Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist post at The Christie Private Care, the cancer centre run by HCA Healthcare UK in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder is a key worker and single contact for patients from diagnosis through to survivorship, managing a specialist caseload with consultants, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. Cross-site cover with The Wilmslow Hospital's breast CNS team sets the role apart, and Band 6 senior nurses with breast or oncology experience are also considered. NMC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Manage a specialist caseload, ensuring continuity of care and a high-quality patient experience across the treatment pathway
- Act as key worker and point of contact for patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship
- Carry out holistic assessments and personalised care plans covering physical, psychological, emotional and practical needs
- Give specialist advice, education and support to patients, families and carers so they can make informed decisions
- Coordinate complex treatment pathways with consultants, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team
- Advocate for patients and represent their needs and preferences at multidisciplinary team meetings
- Signpost patients to support services, charities, rehabilitation and survivorship resources, and promote self-management
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical audit and research
- Deliver patient education programmes and provide specialist education to healthcare professionals
- Escalate clinical concerns and contribute to clinical governance, incident reviews and patient safety
- Maintain communication across all providers involved in the patient's care pathway
- Provide cross-site support to breast cancer services at The Christie Private Care and The Wilmslow Hospital when required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in nursing or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant post-registration education in oncology, breast care or a related specialty, or willingness to undertake specialist training
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience
- Experienced Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Band 6 senior nurse with significant breast, surgical oncology or clinical oncology experience
Nice to have
- Previous experience working as a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Breast Care Nursing qualification
- Oncology or Cancer Nursing qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Master's level study or working towards an advanced clinical qualification
- Experience in research, audit or service development within cancer services
What’s offered
- Structured Clinical Nurse Specialist development pathway
- Training, mentorship and ongoing professional development
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
- Support for career progression and future ambitions
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
