Clinical Nurse Specialist, Surgical Breast Care

To provide high quality care for breast cancer patients and their families in the acute setting from diagnosis to adjuvant treatment.

Working as part of the Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team, the successful candidate will:

• Provide specialist nursing care, support and advice to patients with breast cancer.
• Act as a key worker for patients, ensuring continuity of care throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Undertake clinical assessments and support patients in managing the physical and psychological impact of their diagnosis and treatment.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver evidence-based care.
• Provide information, education and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities.
• Support and promote health education and patient empowerment.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Essential: - oCurrent Professional Registration (NMC registered) oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification oStudy at level 6 (degree/ diploma)

Desirable: - oAccredited course in breast care oAdvanced communication skills course

Essential: - oProfessional clinical experience in appropriate speciality oAbility to successfully manage people and change

Desirable: - oExperience in HR and management related issues oResource management

Essential: - oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision

Desirable: - oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oExperience in Policy / Service Development

Essential: - oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective solutions oAbility to travel between sites when required

Essential: - oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)