Additionally, the role involves providing clinical leadership within the secondary breast nursing team, assisting in service development, and educating healthcare professionals on symptom management related to cancer treatment. The position requires a self-motivated nurse with recent oncology or haematology experience and entails becoming a non-medical prescriber, with training provided. The Trust emphasises inclusivity and values diversity, offering a range of benefits including competitive leave, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well part of the immediate MDT and larger teams participating in the holistic assessment of Secondary Breast patients. You will give advice, instigate investigations and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the patient, supporting the patients and their loved ones throughout the pathway.
You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
You will support the Band 8a and lead consultant in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust\'s policies and procedures utilising the most effective resources.
Alongside the breast team you will provide specialist advice and education to health professionals regarding patients symptoms or side effects, related to the treatment or cancer to improve quality of life.
As the Band 7 you will be required to be a non-medical prescriber, training will be provided to support the delivery of nurse led clinics.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The Oncology and Haematology services have been successful in gaining a significant financial investment, increasing the head count by an additional 79 posts across the multi-disciplinary team.
The Secondary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist ("CNS") team are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, patient focused nurse with recent oncology/haematology experience, to help us maintain the delivery of high-quality care to patients referred to our team.
As a Secondary Breast CNS, you will holistically assess the patients current needs providing supportive care to improve their cancer experience and quality of life.
The Band 7 will provide the clinical leadership for the secondary service working closely with the Lead Breast CNS & Lead Cancer Nurse providing advanced practice to this group of patients
You will be an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team working across the whole patient pathway. This will incorporate supporting the patient as required throughout their breast / oncology pathway. You will be expected to work within the team as well as autonomously, prioritising and managing your caseload and time appropriately.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron, Cancer Services on or Suzie Avery, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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