Practice Nurse - Surgical
Core
Provide hands-on clinical care and continuity for patients undergoing complex breast reconstruction following cancer, focusing on wound management and recovery.
Role type
Specialist practice nurse (surgical/oncology)
Builds
Post-operative wound care, dressings, and clinical assessments for breast reconstruction patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Plastic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex wound management, clinical assessment, post-operative care, patient education, autonomous clinical practice
Preferred skills
Experience in reconstructive plastics or breast surgery, relationship-building
Responsibilities
Manage complex wounds following breast reconstruction, provide post-operative wound care and dressings, support patients throughout surgical and recovery journey, educate patients on wound care, liaise with surgeon and healthcare team
Seniority
Experienced Registered Nurse