The post holder will be responsible for :To work as a skilled member of the nursing team providing a high standardof holistic patient centred care.To promote patient centred care and establish good relationships withpatients and carers.To provide a welcoming and safe environment for patients.To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.To contribute to the mentoring, training and education of learners and juniorstaffThe post holder will initially be based in the specialty of General Surgery & Cancer ServicesThe post holder will be an experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledgeand skills to support the Breast care TeamThe post holder will work under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialist

Main duties of the job

1.Under-take relevant clinical assessment, reviewing clinical signs andresults to support the patient's on-going treatment plan as required2 perform delegated clinical interventions against specialty protocol, eg:seroma aspirations, complex wound dressings, venepuncture.3.Ability to oversee the running of the department when required andgive support HCSWs in clinics where treatments or investigations arebeing undertaken.4.Undertake nurse led clinics following training.5. request routine investigations as specialty protocol allows6. integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment inpatient care.7. produce accurate and complete documentation and patient recordsconsistent with legislation, policies and procedures8.anticipate barriers to communication and establish methods ofovercoming these, ensuring patients and significant others are keptfully informed and consent to treatment is maintained9 act as a resource for staff advising on local, Trust and national policy,procedures and guidelines ensuring patient safety and clinicalgovernance10. understand and apply the legal safeguarding framework that supportsthe identification of vulnerable and abused adults/children and beaware of statutory vulnerable patients' health procedures and Trustguidance. Ensure appropriate referral if required.11.Involvement in health promotion through education and practice12. Involvement in the mentoring and training of learners and junior staff

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately �580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Job description

Essential

• NMC registered
• Breast care Nurse experience

Desirable

• Oncology module
• counselling

Job description

Essential

• Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies, such as Breast Care Nursing module, Oncology Module and Counselling certificate

Desirable

• University qualification in specialty

Qualifications/experience

Essential

• 3 years qualified nursing experience
• Maths qualification
• Holds, or working towards, a degree

Desirable

• Audit experience
• clinical skills experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

RCHT

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR13LJ

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156-6416212