Advanced Breast Care Specialist Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Breast Care Nursing Team in Scotland. This essential role includes providing support for breast cancer patients, coordinating care, and working within a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must have a degree, relevant nursing registration, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule, aiming to enhance patient care and support. Continuous professional development is encouraged, providing a pathway for skills advancement.

Qualifications

• Registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub‑part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Willing to undertake further learning in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional specialist support for patients living with breast cancer.
• Plan and coordinate patient care.
• Ensure safe, effective nursing practice within this specialty.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree level education

Registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub‑part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Job Overview

An exciting, fixed team opportunity has arisen for an innovative individual to join the Breast Care Nursing Team within a well-established multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the nursing team who will provide professional specialist support for patients diagnosed and living with breast cancer across NHS Tayside.

The applicant will require excellent communication and decision‑making skills and be able to work autonomously, whilst providing support to existing team members. The applicant will be responsible for planning and co‑ordinating patient care.

The applicant will have acquired an expert knowledge base and clinical competencies in cancer care, to ensure safe, effective and sustainable nursing practice within this speciality, and must be flexible to meet the needs of this service.

You must be registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub‑part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.

The post holder must have evidence of continuing professional development, be educated to degree level or above, and be willing to undertake further learning and education in the relative speciality.

Informal enquiries to, Nicola Heymans, Lead Macmillan Breast Care Specialist Nurse on 01382 633885.

Hours of work: Full time (37 hpw)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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