Breast Nurse Consultant

The post holder will

Provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy across the Breast Cancer Service. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Lead the rapid assessment pathway for patients with suspected breast cancer and support delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Undertake autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Lead nurse-led diagnostic, treatment and follow-up clinics. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Independently prescribe and manage treatment pathways within agreed protocols. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Lead service transformation and pathway redesign in line with GIRFT recommendations and NHS Cancer Programme priorities. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Support implementation of personalised cancer care and risk-stratified follow-up pathways. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Provide professional leadership for the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist and Cancer Support Worker workforce. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Develop advanced practice roles, education programmes and workforce succession plans. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Lead audit, quality improvement, research and service evaluation initiatives. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Represent the Trust at regional cancer networks, Cancer Alliance meetings and specialist breast forums. [JD Breast...al Version | Word] Contribute to development of future breast cancer services associated with the Trust's New Hospital Programme. (Derived from the strategic service development responsibilities detailed within the role.)