Breast surgery advanced practitioner

An exciting unique opportunity has arisen for a breast surgery nurse practitioner (NP) post at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work very closely with the breast multi-disciplinary team at the Princess Anne Hospital and would be supported by the senior nursing team and consultant breast surgeons. You will work alongside a band 7 ANP already in post.

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual who is working towards a Masters/ level 7 PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice, who is forward thinking to step up to this challenge. You will be supported where applicable in gaining further skills in the Advanced Clinical Practice pathway and breast examination. Experience in this speciality is an advantage but not essential. All candidates must be able to provide evidence of a strong commitment to the provision of quality driven, evidence based practice in order to enhance the patient experience.

The NP will deliver independent nurse led clinics within the breast surgical symptomatic service alongside medical colleagues and other members of the ANP team. The symptomatic service receives referrals (e.g. from GP’s) for patients with breast symptoms and manages patients with both benign or cancer diagnoses. The breast ANP team also deliver independent nurse led clinics to assess family history risk for patients with or without breast cancer. These clinics involve a close working relationship with breast surgical, radiological and genetics teams.

We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date and promote evidence based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit and sub-specialising in areas of interest.

An informal discussion is fully recommended for those wishing to apply.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trust’s in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.

As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.

UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON

UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 04 February 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY

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Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

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