Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care Nurse

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who is already an experienced nurse working with breast cancer patients (either within surgery or oncology).

We facilitate high quality specialist nursing care to all patients with breast cancer and their families and friends, from diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment, helping them to move forward. As a clinical nurse specialist you will also act as resource to other healthcare professionals on breast cancer treatments and supportive care issues.

The breast care nursing role includes:
Care, support, provision of information, signposting and referral to other agencies for patients with breast cancer from diagnosis, through adjuvant and metastatic treatments.
Liaising with the breast multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless service.
Facilitate nurse led clinics for Holistic Needs Assessments (HNAs), patient f/u for discussion of treatments (e.g. breast reconstruction),
Development of further nurse led services in keeping with the current breast redesign project.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout.

You will:
Be a key worker throughout the patient pathway, regardless of facility and when the patient is transferred between facilities for different treatments.
Manage a clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients.
Work within a clear care pathway, refer to other professionals and signpost to other agencies as appropriate.
Assess the patient's holistic needs regularly throughout their treatment pathway ensuring that any needs are supported through appropriate signposting
Promote self-management, risk stratifying patients into who can self-manage following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will require ongoing, face to face support, in order to support people to live with and beyond the illness and its treatment.
Assess the patient's information needs and make sure they are aware of the full range of resources and services available within and beyond HCA, including recognised charities.
Support the patient, their next of kin and family/carers delivering excellent evidence based individualised and personalised care.
Enable patients to understand complex medical information to help them make informed decisions regarding their care and treatment.
Demonstrate safe clinical judgement in evaluating, interpreting and documenting the outcomes of nursing and other interventions including the evidence underpinning clinical practice.
Order and analyse routine investigations relevant to clinical specialty, with appropriate training.
Respect patient dignity and privacy at all times, in line with the NMC code of conduct and the HCA privacy and dignity policy.
Facilitate and organise a patient support group.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration with proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care, breast cancer or relevant subject (ENB 998, 237, diploma breast care nursing)
Excellent communication skills and ability to support patients through complex care pathways
Be able to able to demonstrate an ability to work both autonomously and part of team

The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UK's fourth NHS Joint Venture, a state-of-the-art, 50-bed private hospital located in Birmingham. With cutting-edge technology and a patient-centric design, we offer a broad range of specialities, including Cardiology, Cancer, and Complex Surgery. Our hospital is purpose-built to provide exceptional healthcare and world-class services to both NHS and private patients. The Haematology service is a new initiative, and this is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate nurse to play a pivotal role in its development., Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them., Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We'll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world's largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you'll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you'll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Visit our careers page for more information.

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