Band 7 Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview

The successful candidate will be expected to support breast screening services within Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, promoting professional conduct in line with World Class Care values. The post holder will provide a continuing supportive service within the breast screening units and facilitate optimum health care for those who have or fear they may have breast cancer. The role includes managing a caseload, liaising with other agencies as appropriate, and contributing specialist advice to the care team.

• Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
• Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure policies are understood and adhered to by all staff within own management responsibility.
• Provide a continuing supportive service within the breast screening units and facilitate optimum health care for those who have or fear they may have breast cancer.
• Manage a caseload within the defined client group, including liaison with other agencies and provision of specialist advice to those involved in delivering care to this group.
• Work alongside the Director of Screening, Consultant, Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Histopathologists, Clinical Nurses, Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-focused care within the screening service.
• Identify a patient’s physical, social and psychological needs that require referral to other agencies.

• Proven experience in a clinical setting with knowledge of treating Breast Cancer / breast disease and breast screening clients.
• A first level degree or working towards this.
• A specialist qualification in advanced breast care practice.
• Counselling skills training and experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise, work independently as well as within a team.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

For further details, including informal visits, please contact Claire Mabena, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, on  or by email at

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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Claire Mabena,

Job title:

Lead Nurse Breast Screening, Email: , Telephone: .

Please email if pre-visit required. This post may close early due to high demand. Female applicants only.