Breast Care Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Breast Care Nurse Specialist

Department: Cancer Services

Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Part time 15 hours per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 15hr per week role for a Registered Nurse with a good level of experience in Breast cancer. The post holder will become an integral part of the Cancer services team to provide cover across both surgery and oncology services.

They will be a key educational resource and participate in the education of the multi-disciplinary team in aspects of breast cancer trust wide and work part of a wider breast nursing team ensuring cross cover trust wide.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and development of a radiotherapy unit due to open autumn 2024. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

Interview date: 27/1/25

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the individual will have a sound knowledge of breast care nursing with a high level of clinical credibility. The main part of the role will be to support patients and their families that have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The leadership role will encompass:

• Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
• Information and support to patients, families and carers

Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.

We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.

Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.

Working for our organisation

Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts." (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL ROLE

Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for breast cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.

Contributes to the hospital weekly breast MDT meeting and the cancer network measures it must achieve.

OPERATIONAL

Contributes to the design, planning and development of the breast cancer service and patient pathways.

Participates in annual Macmillan service reviews of cancer nursing in MK Hospital.

EDUCATION

Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff.

Identifies the educational needs of patients, their careers and their families in relation to breast cancer and works with the Macmillan Information and Support Nurse to address these at an individual and a community level.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Registered General Nurse
• ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
• Accredited qualification in breast cancer
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Experience

• Experience in breast cancer care / oncology care
• Experience of managing, leading and developing clinical practice
• Knowledge and application of cancer governance and practice

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to facilitate the management of change
• Computer skills

Personal and people development

• Diplomatic
• Calm and objective
• Assertive, confident and approachable
• Recognition of own limitations
• Professionally mature

Communication

• Advanced communication skills training

Specific requirements

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations