We are seeking self-motivating, dynamic individuals to join the well- established Breast Care team.

As a Breast Care Nurse you will work closely with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and Breast Care Nurses who are currently in post.

The Breast Unit incorporates Breast Screening Services and Breast Outpatient Symptomatic clinics at Peterborough City Hospital and Breast Outpatient Symptomatic clinics at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

It is a busy service that works very closely with the Cancer Service.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, you would have 3 years post registration experience with at least 2 years within Breast Care, Oncology or in a Surgical setting. You must have excellent communication skills and diplomacy skills. You should hold a recognised teaching qualification.

You will need to be hard working, flexible and dedicated to supporting Breast patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives. The work is varied and challenging but also very rewarding.

This post whilst predominately based at Peterborough may require some cross cover at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for patients in line with current evidence, Unit and Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Practice.
• To ensure patients understand their treatment options enabling them to give informed consent.
• To act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the Breast service.
• To support patients through the psychological impact of altered body image.
• To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff.
• To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• Work in conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists in the development of evidence-based practice in Breast Services.
• Undertake nurse led duties following competency assessments as delegated by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists for example Nurse Led Benign Telephone Results and Prosthesis Clinic.
• Advise patients on the prevention of and management of arm lymphoedema.
• In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Breast Cancer patients.
• Contribute to service developments and patient pathway changes.
• To liaise with colleagues, GPs and other professionals where necessary in order to provide a seamless service for patients receiving care across both health and other agency boundaries.
• To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students within the outpatient setting

Communication

• To work as a team player, liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff and the wider community.
• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.

Education

• To ensure that own clinical and non-clinical mandatory training is up to date.
• To participate in My Performance Appraisal (MPA) process and identify own training requirements and personal development plan.
• Continue own professional education through formal and informal routes to acquire new skills in relation to the development of practice in Breast Services.
• To participate in teaching programmes for nursing, medical staff and Organisations outside of the Trust.
• To act as clinical practice mentor for students ensuring that they are able to meet their objectives through the formulation of learning contracts.

Research

• To keep up to date with current practice/research which is evidence-based and to participate in audit to ensure that this is effective.
• To participate in research within the department and Trust as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists identify areas of practice for development and assist with planning and implementation of changes.
• Contribute to the development of research based policies and protocols with the Breast Unit.
• To be involved in clinical audit and benchmarking initiatives as required.

Resource Management

• To identify and manage resource issues in the use of staffing, equipment, and the Breast Unit resources.
• To identify areas of need as required in particular relation to waiting times and access to the service and contribute to ensuring that cancer targets are met.
• Contribute to cases for new equipment and contribute to information required for Investment appraisals for the purchase of new equipment as required.
• To liaise with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager where appropriate to minimise or reduce expenditure.

Operational

• To attend meetings internally and externally as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager.
• To participate in requirements for Breast QA visits and Peer Review assessments as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager.
• In liaison with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists maintain the safety and upkeep of the clinic environment, undertake risk assessments and participate in requirements for Healthcare Governance needs.
• To participate in the Risk Management strategy of the department and the Trust and ensure that Datix are reported in a timely way.
• To ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times in all areas and identify areas of need to the Breast Care Nurse Specialists.
• To act up for the Breast Care Nurse Specialists as requested.
• To assist in the collection of data for statistical and administrative purposes.

Any other duties applicable to this post and grade may be required and agreed between the Breast Services Manager and the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Willingness to work towards Degree level or hold BSc in Health Studies or equivalent
• Evidence of Post registration recent professional development
• Teaching Qualification
• Registered Healthcare professional - NMC/HCPC

Desirable

• Managerial experience
• Counselling Course
• Breast Care Module

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience working at a senior level within Breast Services or Oncology for 2 years

Desirable

• Developing new services/ways of working
• Experience in policy development

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

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