Social network you want to login/join with:Job Title; Breast Care Liaison Nurse/CNM1Department ;Breast CentreReports to ; Breast Care Program ManagerDate ; 2025An overview of Breast Care Service at Beacon HospitalThe aim of the Breast care service at Beacon Hospital is to provide a high standard of treatment and care to Breast care patients with benign breast disease, a diagnosis of breast cancer, and a family risk of breast cancer.The Breast liaison nurse plays a central role in the assessment, counselling, surveillance, and support of patients with malignant, benign breast disease, and a family risk of breast cancer.Main roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Breast Liaison Nurse:Provide specialist knowledge, expertise, and care to breast care patients.Offer advice and support, recognizing the psychosocial impact of a breast diagnosis.Ensure continual optimal care for inpatients and outpatients and their families.Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the patient's physical, psychological, and social needs.Monitor patients ongoing to evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care practices for optimum coordination and delivery of care.Develop and participate in follow-up and results clinics.Assist with Ultrasound biopsies alongside Interventional Radiology and the Consultant Radiologist.Provide pre- and post-operative counselling and fitting of prostheses when required.Offer pre- and post-treatment care and support, including information on treatment options such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy.Participate in family history, follow-up, and results clinics.Provide practical information on altered image due to disease or treatment.Maintain accurate records, aware of legal implications.Collaborate with primary healthcare teams and participate in multidisciplinary conferences.Establish and monitor nursing practice standards and develop care pathways with Oncology teams.Lead in clinical practice, act as a resource and role model.Attend Breast MDT weekly and implement outcomes for patients.ManagementManage own caseload independently.Develop and implement policies, protocols, and guidelines.Identify service development needs biannually.Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.Personal and Professional DevelopmentDevelop skills and knowledge relevant to the service.Undertake further training to enhance practice.Identify and engage in CPD activities.EducationPossess highly specialized knowledge of breast disease.Provide educational support for patients and families.Incorporate health promotion into nursing care.Participate in teaching and training programs.Develop educational materials as needed.Quality Assurance, Audit, and ResearchAudit clinical effectiveness with Oncology team.Collect and analyze relevant statistics.Ensure evidence-based practice and participate in research.Evaluate findings and implement improvements.Contribute to service planning and budgeting.GovernanceOperate to high standards of probity, complying with regulations and policies.Work within role limitations and uphold professional conduct.Support hospital aims and act with integrity.Employee Profile for Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast CareQualifications: NMBI registration, minimum 5 years post-registration, 3 years in acute care.Skills: Excellent communication, organization, IT skills, and ability to work under pressure.Management: 2 years in medical oncology or surgical nursing.This job description is a general outline and may be reviewed as needed.
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