Band 8a Lead Nurse Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider is seeking a Breast Lead Nurse to oversee the Breast Service and manage a dedicated team. This role involves providing clinical expertise and representing the service at key meetings. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical management and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Salary ranges from £61,631 to £68,623 per annum in a permanent, full-time position with a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a nursing team in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills for patient and multidisciplinary team interactions.
• Proven ability in providing high standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the Breast Service.
• Manage the Breast Care Nursing team.
• Provide clinical expertise and maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team management

Patient support

Job description

Overview

The Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is seeking a Breast Lead Nurse within the Breast Service. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the direction and development of the Breast Service, manage a team of Breast Care Nurses and the Breast Outpatient Department, provide clinical expertise and ensure high standards of care.

The Lead Nurse will represent the service at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings and will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families throughout their care pathway.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the Breast Service at BHRUT.
• Manage the Breast Care Nursing team and the Breast Outpatient Department.
• Provide clinical expertise, advice and skills to ensure smooth running of the department and delivery of high-quality care.
• Represent the service at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings.
• Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist nursing support to inpatients and outpatients throughout the care pathway.

Location, Status and Conditions

• Location: Romford, RM7 0AG
• Salary: £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inclusive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: 25 October 2025
• Posting date: 23 September 2025
• Job reference: 7500461/162-7206-KK-A

Additional Information

Online applications are preferred. If adjustments are required for applicants with a disability, please contact the Recruitment Advisor. The post holder will be subject to a probationary period. For full details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Organisation Context

BHRUT is developing and sharing improvements across two main sites: King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. The Trust is advancing digital transformation, including an electronic patient record system, and operates multiple Community Diagnostic Centres.

Equality, Diversity and Disability Confident

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria. For more details, please review the official Disability Confident information.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.