An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a band 7 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) or Band 6 trainee ECP (progression role to Band 7 on attainment of ECP Qualification) to join our teams working within the Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma Team.

The post holder will be based mainly at Bournemouth, with the likely need for cross site working at Poole.

Together with our established, experienced team the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of nurse led new patient, follow up clinics and sarcomas, supporting the consultant breast and skin surgeons, as well as having a key role in nurse led follow up cancer services for breast and skin cancer, co-ordinating MDT meetings and providing support and training to inpatient and primary care services.

We are looking for an energetic nurse with proven ability to work autonomously in an enhanced practice role, and who has a zest to make a difference in the care of those experiencing life changing treatment. As there is a significant oncology component to the post, previous experience in medical or surgical oncology is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. More important in this role will be a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

We highly recommend a discussion with one of our nursing team team ahead of application/interview

This post requires an active UK NMC Registration

Based at: Bournemouth & Poole

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a possible planned move for this service during 2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Poolesite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with relevant professional body.
• Evidence of degree level study
• Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma specialty and common presentations.
• Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within Breast and Soft tissue context.

Desirable

• Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of care

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level
• Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
• To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Sarcoma specialty and common presentations.
• Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Computer literacy with a range of software, databases, spread sheets.
• Be able to work across sites as the service dictates

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping , complex report writing
• Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities. Ability to lead on and respond positively to change
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
• Self-motivation and reliable
• Seeks out, and takes, opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight.
• To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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