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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Screening

NHS

Reading

On-site

GBP 47,000 - 55,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated senior nurse to join the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme. The role involves providing expert nursing care, developing patient pathways, and actively participating in screening programmes. Candidates should have NMC registration, substantial experience in breast cancer care, and the ability to deliver high-quality patient support. This is a part-time, permanent position with an annual salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years post qualification experience.
  • 2 years within breast cancer care.
  • Recent clinical experience at band 6/7.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive advice and training within the Trust and externally.
  • Contribute to audit processes.
  • Involvement in developing the West Berkshire Breast Screening Programme.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
Teaching and health promotion

Education

Minimum first degree or equivalent experience
ENB 998/C&G 730 or equivalent
Job description

Job summary

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).

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.

Job details

Date posted: 02 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 193-7481253UCGB7-CNS

Job locations: Breast Screening, 21a Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE

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.

Contribute in audit processes

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

Desirable: Post graduate certificate in teaching

Experience
  • Minimum 4 years post qualification
  • 2 years within breast cancer care
  • Recent clinical experience at band 6/7
  • Significant experience in teaching/health promotion & education

Desirable: 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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