Band 8a Lead Nurse Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Romford is seeking a Breast Lead Nurse to oversee the Breast Service. This role includes managing Breast Care Nurses, providing clinical expertise, and representing the service at meetings. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with over 5 years of experience in the Breast field. The position offers competitive salary and full-time working pattern.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within the Breast field.
• Relevant formal teaching/mentoring experience.
• Experience in managing staff (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Breast Service.
• Manage Breast Care Nurses and outpatient department.
• Provide high standards of care and clinical expertise.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team management

Patient care

Education

Registered General Nurse

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

Overview

BHRUT is looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of the Breast Lead Nurse. As a Lead Nurse, you will have overall responsibility for the direction and development of the Breast Service at BHRUT. You will manage a team of Breast Care Nurses and the Breast outpatient department, offer clinical expertise, advice and clinical skills to ensure the smooth running of the department and high standards of care. As a Lead you will represent the service at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 per year inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Breast Services, Romford, RM7 0AG

Reference number: 162-7206-KK-A

Location: Romford

Department: Breast Services

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust. The post holder will acknowledge and provide overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, inpatients and out-patients, throughout their care pathway.

• Lead and develop the Breast Service and manage the Breast Care Nurses and outpatient department.
• Provide clinical expertise, advice and skills to ensure high standards of care.
• Represent the service at regional and national Breast Cancer meetings.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Essential: Registered General Nurse

• Desirable: Educated or willing to work towards a master’s degree

Experience/Knowledge

• Essential: 5 years plus experience within the Breast field; relevant formal teaching/mentoring experience
• Desirable: Experience managing staff; experience disseminating work through presentations/publications

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
• Current UK professional registration required

Applications should be made online. All new staff are subject to a probationary period. If you require adjustments due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Advisor for assistance.