Associate CNS (Breast)

Job summary
The Associate Nurse Specialist will work as an independent practitioner in partnership with the Breast CNS and advanced nurse practitioner in delivering high quality nursing care within the Breast Cancer Nursing Service) to a specific caseload of patients, and directed by the Breast Cancer CNS and Advanced Nurse Practitioner promoting excellence of care, support, information and coordination for patients with cancer within the, outpatients department and for inpatients.

***This advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***

Main duties of the job

• To work with the Breast surgical team and members of the MDT to ensure timely delivery of care for patients who have been referred with cancer, within the MDT.
• To ensure and maintain clearly defined lines of communication with oncology and other relevant teams to facilitate the care of people with Cancer.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Working across all secondary care services involved in the delivery of cancer care.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• First degree

Desirable

• Postgraduate cancer course

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Relevant specialist clinical skills
• Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience in breast cancer or related specialist field
• Must have experience as associate nurse specialist in breast care

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
• Knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies

Other Requirements
Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.