Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer in Aberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Are you ready for a new challenge? The role of a breast care nurse is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice along with leadership and management experience.
Excellent communication skills are required to act as a resource to facilitate and coordinate the holistic care and treatment of patients referred to the breast service. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, radiographers, radiologists, oncologists and pathologists and will be responsible for prioritising their time and workload to meet the unpredictable and often conflicting needs of the service.
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to make informal enquiries please contact Nataleigh McGonagle, Senior Charge Nurse at
Interview Date 16.04.2025
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Excellent communication skills are required to act as a resource to facilitate and coordinate the holistic care and treatment of patients referred to the breast service. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, radiographers, radiologists, oncologists and pathologists and will be responsible for prioritising their time and workload to meet the unpredictable and often conflicting needs of the service.
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to make informal enquiries please contact Nataleigh McGonagle, Senior Charge Nurse at
Interview Date 16.04.2025
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbli1SRd view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbli1SRd note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobsincare.com/job/jbli1SRd for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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Useful skills for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer:
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To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Breast Cancer in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:
Educational Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: A registered nursing degree (e.g., a Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is essential.
2. Nursing Registration: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
3. Postgraduate Education: A Master's degree in a relevant field (such as advanced nursing practice, oncology, or a related area) is often preferred or required.
Clinical Skills
1. Oncology Knowledge: Strong understanding of breast cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapies.
2. Assessment & Diagnosis: Skills in assessing patient needs, symptoms, and treatment responses.
3. Patient Management: Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual patient’s needs.
4. Palliative Care: Knowledge of palliative care principles and end-of-life care for patients with advanced cancer.
5. Communication Skills: Proficiency in explaining complex medical procedures and conditions to patients and their families, as well as providing emotional support.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), sharing expertise and contributing to comprehensive care planning.
Technical Skills
1. Clinical Procedures: Competence in performing relevant clinical interventions (e.g., IV therapy, wound care).
2. Health Technology: Familiarity with healthcare technology and electronic health records for patient management.
Personal Attributes
1. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide emotional support and understanding to patients and their families facing challenging diagnoses.
2. Resilience: Capacity to handle the emotional demands of working with cancer patients.
3. Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess situations, prioritize care, and make informed clinical decisions.
4. Leadership and Advocacy: Ability to educate and advocate for patients, promoting best practices in care.
Continuous Professional Development
1. Specialist Training: Engagement in continuous education, training, and relevant conferences on oncology nursing and breast cancer.
2. Certifications: Relevant certifications from professional organizations could enhance your qualifications (e.g., UK Oncology Nursing Society).
Experience
1. Clinical Experience: Previous experience in oncology or a related field is highly beneficial. Experience in a specialized breast cancer clinic or unit is particularly valuable.
2. Mentoring: Skills in mentoring and supporting junior nurses or students.
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