Plastic Surgery CNS (Breast Reconstruction Focus)
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £51,488 to £57,802 Incl per annum
- Closing date
- 27 Sep 2023
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Our Plastic Surgery Department plans to appoint a nurse to develop nurse specialist services specific to micro-vascular reconstruction with a focus on patients' pathway in plastic surgery breast reconstruction.
Main duties of the job
The role is pivotal in providing continuity of care as the key expert and link for patients undergoing complex plastic micro-surgical procedures, including those performed in conjunction with other specialities. The focus of the role is on facilitation of the pathway for patients undergoing breast reconstruction.
About us
St. George's offers great prospects for a nurse with a passion for plastic surgery and the skills to develop of services in this arena.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
200-5577787-MA-ND-Y
Main duties of the job
The role is pivotal in providing continuity of care as the key expert and link for patients undergoing complex plastic micro-surgical procedures, including those performed in conjunction with other specialities. The focus of the role is on facilitation of the pathway for patients undergoing breast reconstruction.
About us
St. George's offers great prospects for a nurse with a passion for plastic surgery and the skills to develop of services in this arena.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be a highly specialist resource providing clinical expertise in care, advice, and support within the specialist area of plastic micro-surgery with a focus on, but not exclusive to, breast reconstruction.
- Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a seamless, coordinated approach to person-centred care, across the clinical pathway, and timely onward referrals to other professionals/agencies as appropriate.
- Lead in the provision of expert advice in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols which meet national, regional, and local requirements.
- Proactively advance the development of the nursing service to achieve person centred care.
- Participate in the development and implementation of trust wide education for staff caring for patient undergoing plastic surgery, ensuring there is ward support and training opportunities for staff managing this patient group.
- In the absence of the Lead Clinical Nurse in Plastic Surgery, to deputise in managing the service including the plastic Dressing Clinic with associated outpatient clinics, Outreach and staff management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Plastic Surgery specific training/education
Desirable
- Experience in staff management
Experience
Essential
- Currently working a Band 6 in Plastic Surgery
- Currently running nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Running nurse led nipple tattooing service
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
200-5577787-MA-ND-Y
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