Band 6/7 Breast Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic NHS registered nurse for a Band 7 nursing position, focusing on breast care management. The role involves triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and working closely with a supportive team to provide exceptional care to patients, particularly in the diagnostic phase. Candidates must possess relevant experience and demonstrate proficiency in history taking and physical examinations. Opportunities for professional development and informal visits are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered.
• Experience in breast care or surgery is essential.
• Advanced skills in history taking and physical examination are required.

Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals into the breast service.
• Conducting nurse-led assessments.
• Performing physical examinations related to breast health.
• Eliciting comprehensive patient histories.
• Participating in MDT meetings.

Skills

NMC registration

Surgical and breast care experience

History taking

Physical examination skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in Health Care

Job description

Exciting opportunity for those wishing to progress in Breast nursing.

This is a Band 7 post - but applications will also be considered as a Band 6 to Band 7 developmental role.

We are a large district general hospital with a well respected breast service offering exemplary care to breast patients.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive, innovative and motivated nurse to be part of the Breast Nurse Practitioner team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.

Applicants must be NMC registered and have experience within surgical and breast care nursing.

The successful applicant will work within a dynamic team to provide care and support to breast patients primarily in the diagnostic phase of care.

Informal visits are most welcome.

Main duties of the job

Triaging referrals into the breast service.

Work within clinic undertaking nurse led assessments and initial management of patient care.

Perform a physical examination in relation to the presenting complaint and within scope of practice in the service.

Elicit a comprehensive patient history appropriate to the clinical situation.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology in a range of clinical conditions and disease processes (Breast).

Participate and attend MDT meetings.

Undertake follow up clinics, telephone clinics, and complete clinical letters.

Liaise with GP's and community partners where needed.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse
• Degree in Health Care
• Advanced History taking and physical examination
• Non-medical prescribing

Experience

• Experience of working in Breast care either in surgicaloroncologysettingor ableto demonstrate transferable skills
• Surgical practitioner, willingness to undertake training to act as 1st assistant in theatre

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.