Job summary
We are looking for a self driven individual working in an advanced clinical role, leading and developing nursing practice within the specialty. The post holder must demonstrate a sound knowledge and experience in the specialist area of breast disease and fulfil the 4 pillars of an advanced practice role.
The post holder should have experience of independent breast examination practise.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Free Hospital is currently expanding the services offered by the breast unit. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a band 8a advanced nurse practitioner to lead our newly developed breast pain service. We are working with NCL to develop a community based breast pain only service, which will incorporate our continued specialist interest in breast family history and genetics as part of a national breast pain research project. This post offers experienced advanced nurse practitioners with independent breast examination experience, to shape this model of breast pain services for the future.
About us
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description & Person Specification for further information relating to the development of a new community breast pain service,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in relevant specialty
- Masters or working towards
- Advanced Assessment Qualification
- Extensive teaching experience
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior nurse operational role in an acute NHS setting
- Experience in setting up and running nurse led clinics
- Proven ability to initiate audits/research & assess evidence
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- Experience of developing business and workforce plans in line with future service requirements
- Extensive knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities, e.g. financial systems & budgetary control, corporate and clinical governance, health & safety and human resources
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Experience of managing employment relation issues
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial colleagues
Skills & aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to act autonomously in planning & implementing tasks
- Ability to organise diverse teams to deliver high standard of patient care
- Evidence of participation in audit & the promotion of evidence based practice
- Proven ability to influence others through research findings
- To prepare written reports and contribute to business planning and service delivery
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW32QG