Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist OncologyBrighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work | Up to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience | 37.5 hours per weekOverviewThe role provides expert nursing care to patients with breast cancer, acting as a key worker and advocate, guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
It requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and participation in service development and education.ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient Care: Provides specialized nursing care to breast cancer patients, including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care throughout the cancer pathway.Support and Education: Offers emotional support, education, and information to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and side effect management.Advocacy: Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring patients
have their needs met and access to appropriate resources.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with the breast care team, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and seamless care.Consultant Clinics: Supports consultant-led clinics, providing follow-up care, managing symptoms, and addressing patient concerns.Service Development: Participates in service development initiatives to improve breast cancer care and patient outcomes.Education and Training: Provides education and support to other healthcare professionals, including nurses and students.Research and Audit: May participate in research and audit activities to advance knowledge and improve practice.Essential Skills and QualificationsRegistered Nurse with valid NMC registration.Significant post-registration clinical experience, particularly in breast cancer care.Advanced knowledge and skills in breast cancer care.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Experience in patient education and support.Solid organizational and time management skills.Willingness to participate in service development and research.About usNuffield Health Brighton Hospital – We work with leading medical consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology.
We care for private patients and the NHS.
Facilities include 44 en-suite rooms, three operating theatres, an endoscopy theatre, physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics, and a dental suite.
Located in Woodingdean, Brighton with easy rail/road access and free parking.Additional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks apply.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be required.Address: Warren Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 6DX
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