Job summaryBreast Care Nurse - 22.50 hours per week (3 days per week)The post holder will deliver a high standard of specialist nursing care within the Breast Service and will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to ensure excellence in care for all patients within the specialty. The role will involve both unit-based and clinic-based working.
The post holder will support the CNS by providing professional advice to members of the multidisciplinary team and contributing to the development of staff knowledge and skills. This will help ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and the achievement of agreed specialty performance targets.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be based within the unit and department, working closely with staff as a positive role model. They will deliver high-quality clinical care and maintain regular liaison with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Lead Nurse to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
The role includes management of a defined patient caseload across both the inpatient unit and outpatient department (OPD).
The post holder will attend and contribute to independent, nurse-led pre-operative assessment clinics and, in line with agreed competencies, breast guidelines, and under the remit of the CNS, will obtain consent from patients undergoing breast surgery. This will include providing expert advice and information on breast reconstruction options and facilitating referrals to Plastic Surgery services where appropriate.
The post holder will actively participate in the MDT discharge programme, ensuring patients are discharged safely and appropriately in accordance with agreed criteria, assessments, and outcome measures.
Close liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team and Oncology Services will be required to support coordinated care throughout the patient pathway.
About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN, RMN) with minimum of 5 years' experience post registration
Desirable- Health Assessment of the Adult Degree level study
- Recognised accredited course in breast care
- Recognised training re Lymphoedema care
- Recognised oncology course
- Educated to 1st degree or agreement to complete within 3 years of appointment
- Recognised teaching / assessing / monitoring course
KnowledgeEssential- Completion of medical tattooing competency, or willingness to complete on appointment
- Knowledge of current clinical developments and professional issues affecting nursing/midwifery
- Skilled practitioner
- Understanding of DGOH agendas, and other developments
- Committed to personal self-development
- Aware of clinical standards of National Service Frameworks
- Knowledge of involving patients in service development
- Knowledge of the relevance of governance and risk management within clinical practice
- IT user skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems
Desirable- Knowledge of audit/research methodologies
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
- A minimum of 6 months recent experience within a Breast Care Setting.
Desirable- Evidence of prosthetic fitting competence
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema and treatment.
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of breaking bad news and counselling patients accordingly.
- Evidence of ability to teach & assess
- Evidence of prosthetic fitting competence
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema and treatment.
CommunicationEssential- Experience of team working
- Able to act as patient advocate
- Able to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Able to establish effective communication systems
- Skilled in verbal and written communication including presentation skills
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
