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Nurses awarded a fellowship under the ABC Global Alliance-EONS Nurse Fellowship Programme will join one of our host institutions as an observer for the duration of their fellowship. Host institutions are centres of excellence in breast cancer care that have kindly agreed to share their expertise with a fellowship nurse.
More institutions will join the programme, so if you can’t see one that meets your needs, please check again before the application closing date.
Centre Antoine Lacassagne is one of 19 Comprehensive Cancer Centres in France's National Cancer Federation (UNICANCER), treating cancer exclusively.
UNICANCER centres also have teaching and research missions; the nurse observership will be structured as a training program covering the different stages of the breast cancer treatment.
The nurse will gain invaluable experience in all aspects of caring for patients with breast cancer, encompassing knowledge, skills, and professional conduct. This placement provides an opportunity to engage with real-world practice and will also allow the nurse to apply relevant knowledge to professional situations, to question, understand, and analyse these situations, and to envision her or his future practice.
Proposed fellowship experience:
Diagnostic activity
Initial consultation
Surgery and reconstruction
Medical oncology (day hospital and inpatient care)
Supportive care
Radiotherapy
CHU Brugmann is a major public university hospital, providing comprehensive adult care (850 beds) and playing a pivotal role in clinical training and research.
CHU Brugmann is committed to equitable access to high-quality, personalised care regardless of patients' origin, beliefs, or socio-economic status.
The hospital leads in medical innovation and education, hosting around 20 postgraduate programmes and topping scientific publication rankings within the IRIS network.
The Oncology Unit manages a wide range of solid tumours, and has particular expertise in breast cancer. Multidisciplinary reviews of every patient ensure personalized, optimal treatment plans. Advanced imaging and diagnostics support precise decision-making. Patients receive holistic care with dedicated nurse coordinators, psychologists, dietitians, and social workers.
Proposed fellowship experience:
Observe care and resources delivered at outpatient and inpatient clinics, supportive and palliative care clinics/unit, survivorship and follow-up clinics, and nurse coordinator consultations
Observe the on-site wellbeing/wellness unit, and outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services
Attend weekly rounds and weekly multidisciplinary meeting (MDM)
Observe improvement and innovation projects, e.g. the planned introduction of tele-monitoring and documentation of clinical pathways
The Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) is a joint initiative of St James's Hospital, Ireland's largest hospital, and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland's premier university.
TSJCI is a comprehensive cancer centre accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). It is Ireland's largest adult designated national cancer centre.
The nurse fellowship will be overseen by St James's HOPe Directorate, dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to patients. With a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the directorate delivers cutting edge treatments, advanced diagnostic services and holistic support tailored to the individual needs of each patient and their families. HOPe Directorate offers access to clinical trials and pioneering therapies, ensuring the most up-to-date care.
Proposed fellowship experience:
Two morning clinics with metastatic breast advanced nurse practitioner (ANP)
Acute oncology haematology service half-day
Inpatient oncology haematology ward (one day, including round with breast cancer consultants)
Haematology oncology day ward (one day)
Regular meetings with medical oncology breast CNS
Breast cancer MDT
Cancer clinical trials half-day
Palliative care team half-day (CNSs/ANP)
BRCA genetics clinic with registered genetic counsellor
Breast care team, 3 days (Breast care CNSs, ANPs, pre-op education, triple assessment clinic)
Operating theatre half-day to view breast cancer surgeries
Radiation oncology (one day)
Survivorship CNS or advanced nurse practitioner clinic