Clinical Nurse Specialist – Macmillan Breast Cancer

at  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

In conjunction with the breast MDT and support services, the post holder will assist with the co-ordination of the treatment pathway, including screening and primary clinics, incorporating information provision, physical and psychological support and completion of holistic needs assessment, under the guidance and development of the band 7s. Working in partnership with Macmillan and other external stakeholders.The Post holder will assist in supporting specialist wound care/seroma clinics, simple lymphoedema assessment and treatment, breast cancer family history advise and prosthetic clinics.We are looking for an experienced nurse with knowledge in breast screening, Surgical or Oncology nursing to join our breast cancer multi-disciplinary team at Medway NHS Foundation, to work in conjunction with and supporting the other clinical nurse specialists currently in post.The Trust provides care for patients with early and secondary breast cancer, with an onsite chemotherapy service and radiotherapy treatment provided at Maidstone hospital. The Trust offers immediate breast reconstruction with our onco-plastic surgeon on site and works closely with Queen Victoria Hospital (specialist reconstructive surgery centre for the south east of England) to ensure patients have the full range of reconstructive options available. This is an exciting time at Medway breast services with the on-going development of stratified risk pathways and the delivery of personalised care and support with health and well-being events currently running.The post holder will play an active part in the multi-disciplinary meetings and service review, able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.The post holder will require RGN with post registration experience and may have completed the Principles of Breast Cancer Care course for healthcare professionals or a willingness to undertake along with the advanced communication course Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have experience of managing case-loads effectively with the support of the band 7sIf you think you have what it takes to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, apply today.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Louise Black Macmillan Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse on lblack@nhs.ne

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