Breast Care Nurse

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Breast Care Nurse to support women during breast assessment investigations in Exeter. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care and emotional support, ensuring patients feel guided and informed throughout their treatment processes. A commitment to compassionate care and effective communication is essential. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in women's lives across North and East Devon.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting women through diagnosis and treatment challenges.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and manage clinical conversations.
• Organized and adaptable in busy clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support for breast assessment investigations.
• Guide women through treatment pathways with compassion.
• Ensure patients have accurate information for informed decisions.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

RGN with at least 5 years post-qualifying experience

Job description

The North and East Devon Breast Screening Service has an eligible population of approximately 180,000 women who are invited to screening over a 3-year screening round. The static breast screening unit is located at Matford Business Centre providing a screening and assessment service. Screening is also carried out on two mobile units covering a geographical area including 19 sites throughout North and East Devon which include supermarket car parks, local council car parks and hospital sites. Screening patients are referred to the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust for surgical and oncological treatments.

Overview

As Breast Care Nurse at InHealth, you will champion and provide professional nursing care in the support of women undergoing breast assessment investigations, ensuring they are fully supported and receive the best possible care.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users. As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues. Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Job responsibilities

• Breast Care Nurse

• Location: Exeter, Devon

• Hours: 21.6 hours per week (MondayWednesday)

• Provide professional nursing care, reassurance, and support to women undergoing breast assessment investigations

• Identify women who may need extra support and guide them with clarity and compassion through treatment pathways

• Offer emotional and practical support to patients and their families, signposting or referring when appropriate

• Support patients at high familial risk of breast cancer with clear, evidence-based advice

• Ensure patients have the right information to make informed decisions about their treatment

• Act as a trusted resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice

• Champion patient-centred care across our screening service area

What were looking for

• An experienced RGN (with at least 5 years post-qualifying experience)

• Skilled in supporting women through the challenges of diagnosis and treatment

• An excellent communicator, empathetic, professional, and confident in handling sensitive conversations

• Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively in a busy clinical environment

• A strong team player who can also work independently

• Committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and patient care

It would be a bonus if you have knowledge of NBSS systems, the NHS Breast Screening Programme, or Breast Cancer Care guidelines but this isnt essential.

Why join us?

This is a rewarding role where youll be part of a team making a tangible difference to womens lives every day. Youll have the chance to work innovatively, share your expertise, and deliver care that truly puts patients first all while being supported by a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation.

Ready to make a difference? If youre looking for a role where your skills, compassion, and commitment will have real impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in providing outstanding care across North and East Devon.

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.