Job summary
- Main area
- Breast CNS
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 month FTC)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-5189
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- southend
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
To provide specialist breast nursing expertise and support, clinical assessment and education to patients carers and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To assess, treat and manage a caseload of patients with breast cancer.
Ensure there is continuity in the care for patients throughout the cancer pathway
To act as an expert resource within the Breast Unit and throughout the patient journey.
To assist with service developments, participate in and initiate research projects and provide education to improve the knowledge and skills of all staff that interact with the breast cancer patient.
Main duties of the job
To support the development of nurse led follow up clinics as per protocol
To manage and run nurse led clinics
Participate in health education programmes
To inform and counsel patients about treatment choices
To provide a support network for patients assessed through the South Essex Breast Screening Service
To actively participate in After Treatment, Moving On sessions and Stratified / Open Access follow up.
To offer and provide specialist advice through listening and counselling skills.
To deputise for the lead breast CNS when necessary; to assist in the establishment of nurse led clinics and implement new initiatives within the service.
Identify objectives in conjunction with the Lead breast CNS, thus ensuring the continuing development of the service
Implement new initiatives where possible, in line with expertise and the business demands of the Unit
Positively support the concept of change within the unit by contributing ideas for the improvement of services and patient care
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
application form
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Breast Experience
- BSc
- Accredited Breast care course
- Advanced communication course
Desirable criteria
- Oncology knowledge
- Ability to problem solve
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to implement change
application form
Essential criteria
- RGN
- BSc
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Raynor
- Job title
- Lead Breast CNS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437300
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