Metastatic Breast Cancer CNS - Band 7
West Middlesex University Hospital site
Permanent
Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an exciting role in our Breast Cancer CNS team for a Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and takes pride in what they do. The nurse will work within the cancer nursing team to improve and enhance the metastatic breast cancer patient journey. As an experienced nurse you will work alongside nursing and medical colleagues in surgery and oncology to facilitate the best experience and care for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
A background in breast cancer or palliative care would be advantageous to the applicant. Excellent communication skills are essential together with an ability to prioritise workload, whilst working as part of a team is also essential.
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer and will be a core member of the Multidisciplinary team providing direct and indirect support and advice to breast cancer patients and their carers working as a key member of the established CNS team.
The CNS will promote excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource and commitment to nursing research.
The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities. The post holder will act as a resource for patients, their carers, nursing colleagues and other healthcare workers by offering expert skills, advice and support. They will liaise with the primary care sector and work collaboratively with the RMP Cancer Alliance
- Improve clinical outcomes, patient experience and enhance the quality of care provided by the service by being proactive and pioneering in advancing nursing in response to challenging healthcare needs and advances in practice. Ensure the needs of the patient are central to the delivery of care.
Please note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Asia Imedi Job title: Lead Nurse for CNSs, ANPs and ACPs Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07919296023
