Breast Care Nurse

Places quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based individualised patient care according to patients changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment, (HNA). Uses specialist knowledge and provides specialist advice to ensure effective continuity of care delivery to patients with breast cancer. Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Acts as a Keyworker for a clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients and carers. Uses advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support. Assesses peoples information needs and provides relevant information to meet those needs. Enables people to access, identify, appraise and interpret information to facilitate patient choice. Provides clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across service boundaries.