Band 7/8a Lead Nurse Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Nurse for the Breast Nurse Service. The role entails managing a team of Breast Care Nurses, providing high standards of care, and offering specialist support to patients and families throughout their care pathway. The position also includes opportunities for professional development. Candidates must demonstrate nursing expertise, and the role will be integral to the Multidisciplinary Team within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a healthcare team is essential.
• Clinical expertise in breast care and nursing is required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Breast Care Nurses and ensure high standards of care.
• Represent the Trust at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings.
• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. BHRUT is looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of the Lead Nurse. The role involves overall responsibility for the direction and development of the Breast nurse service at BHRUT.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Breast Care Nurses and offer clinical expertise, advice and skills to ensure high standards of care. • Represent the Trust at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings. • Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, both inpatient and outpatient, throughout their care pathway.

Professional Development

For those who may not yet fully meet the criteria, the role is available as a developmental post at Band 7, with a structured training, academic and professional development pathway designed to enable progression to Band 8a. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust.

Trust Information

The Trust operates from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. It has two busy emergency departments, a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Longitudinal support and community services are available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Staff and Culture

The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve. Many work flexibly and more than 400 are on Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. For queries, assistance with the application form, or adjustments for applicants with a disability, please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5936. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.