Autonomous Breast Care Advanced Practitioner

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balance programme

Staff networks (GEM, LGBTQ+ Network, W

Healthy working environment

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Breast Services. The post supports a fast-paced, dynamic team led by Consultants and supported by a Breast Care Nurse team, with opportunities for learning and development across four tier skill mix.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision-making, master’s level practice, and independent prescribing within the service's breast cancer pathway.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge and clinical skills in Acute Medicine.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Substantial experience in acute or emergency care as an ACP trainee or qualified.
• Current NMC Registration, or Paramedic or AHP with registered professional qualification.
• Completion of ACP MSc Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Join Breast Services at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a four-tier skill mix.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses and radiographers.

Skills

Acute medicine expertise

Interpersonal communication

Independent prescribing

Education

ACP MSc Apprenticeship

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Breast Services. The post supports a fast-paced, dynamic team led by Consultants and supported by a Breast Care Nurse team, with opportunities for learning and development across four tier skill mix.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision-making, master’s level practice, and independent prescribing within the service's breast cancer pathway.