Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Screening

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Screening. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care, support patients through the screening process, and actively contribute to the development of the Breast Screening Programme. Candidates should have a strong background in breast cancer care, teaching experience, and be NMC registered. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience within breast cancer care.
• Recent clinical experience at band 6/7.
• Knowledge of the NHS Breast screening program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice and training to patients and clinical teams.
• Update clinical and specialist knowledge.
• Contribute to the development of the Breast Screening Programme.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Teaching skills

Breast cancer care

Health promotion & education

Education

Minimum first degree or equivalent experience

Post graduate certificate in teaching

ENB 998/C&G 730 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Screening

Are you a nurse with the commitment, drive and passion to deliver outstanding care within breast screening?

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled senior nurse with a strong background in breast cancer to join the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme

Main duties of the job

Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for clients and their carers through the screening and assessment pathway within the breast screening programme

Deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient's changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment, (HNA).

o work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.

To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service working with the Director of Screening and Breast Screening Service Lead.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.

Update own clinical and specialist knowledge.

Active involvement in the development of the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.

Person Specification

Education

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• ENB 998/C&G 730 or equivalent
• Minimum first degree or equivalent experience
• Post graduate certificate in teaching

Experience

• 2 years within breast cancer care
• Recent clinical experience at band 6/7
• Significant experience in teaching/health promotion & education
• Knowledge of the NHS Breast screening programme

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.

West Berkshire Breast Screening Service Lead