An opportunity is available for a motivated, enthusiastic cancer nurse specialist to join our cancer workforce. As a secondary breast cancer CNS you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients with secondary breast cancer and their families receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway. Working in partnership with The Royal Marsden our specialist cancer providers you will manage these patients across the pathways of care. We have a vacancy for a fixed term maternity leave cover for a enthusiastic , motivated and experienced secondary breast cancer nurse specialist to join our cancer CNS workforce. Depending on experience this post also offers the opportunity for a breast care nurse to develop their skills and knowledge in secondary breast cancer.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist oncology advice and clinical practice to patients within the outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Working closely with the CNS's for breast team , the consultant Oncologists and the wider cancer teams, to maintain and develop the delivery of best practice in the care and management of secondary breast cancers from referral or diagnosis onwards.
• Providing care and support for patients who have metastatic disease.
• Act as referral and liaison for the MDT and an information resource for those who are involved in the care and management of breast malignancies.
• To work autonomously as a specialist resource for breast oncology patients with cancer conditions, their carers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Specialist and Consultant Medical Staff in breast-Oncology, monitoring and evaluating standards of care to meet National Guidelines.
• Provide care for a case load of patients
• Deliver HNA assessments and end of treatment summaries.
• Expedite patient's admission and discharge processes.
• Aim to prevent unnecessary admissions, working closely with AOS.
• Ensure a seamless efficient care pathway for the breast-oncology patient.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We have a partnership with The Royal Marsden Hospital providing onsite SACT for Breast, Urology, Lung, Upper and Lower GI cancers.

We employ just under 5000 staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
The South West London Collaborative Bank
Kingston Hospital is a part of the local South West London Collaborative and offer competitive bank rates to work across the three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system makes life easier for flexible working!
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

-Caring-Safe-Responsible-Value Each Other-Inspiring

Job description
Job responsibilities

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. Alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of Staff Pastoral Wellbeing Practitioners who work with the Clinical and Corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. These Practitioners are part of the wider Health & Wellbeing provision which includes a specialist Staff Physiotherapist, Occupational Health and access to counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme. The team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse
• Cancer or Breast Care experience
• Excellent communication

Desirable

• Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Experience
• Advanced communication course

Experience
Essential

• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Post graduate studies in oncology

Employer details
Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy rd

Kingston

KT2 7QB

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396-6750993-GO-PB-Z