Secondary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist - B7

Secondary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist - B7

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based within the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. The unit was established in 1996, under the name of St Luke's Cancer Centre, and serves a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex. It is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the existing Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team. This exciting role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients with a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, Clinical Nurse Specialist, to provide keyworker support to these patients alongside developing and expanding an already excellent service.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of a quality service to patients and lead and develop this specialist nursing service within the Trust, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience with relevant post registration training and development in cancer care. In addition the post-holder must have excellent communication and decision making skills, be able to work as part of a team, but also work autonomously with minimum supervision.

Job Summary

To provide a holistic, patient - focused service delivering evidence based information and advice to patients with secondary breast cancer, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.

To work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team providing expert advice and education.

To act as 'key worker' within the multidisciplinary team, taking a central role coordinating individual patients care; promoting continuity through the treatment modalities, and to provide patients with a primary point of contact for information and advice.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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