Junior Breast Care Nurse

Countess of Chester Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider based in Chester is looking for a caring and enthusiastic nurse to join their Breast Unit for a 12-month position covering maternity leave. You will manage a patient caseload, provide support through diagnosis, and deliver care in nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, alongside a proactive approach to healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking nurse-led clinics.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient caseload, providing support through diagnosis and treatment.
• Coordinate care while working independently as part of the Breast team.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Caring attitude

Motivated and proactive

Job description

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Breast Unit at The Countess of Chester Hospital.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, motivated team player who is seeking a new challenge. The post holder will be a key worker for a patient caseload, providing support through diagnosis and treatment, coordinating care, and working independently as part of the Breast team. This is a 12-month position to cover maternity leave.

The post involves undertaking nurse-led clinics, telephone advice, and results clinics. The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care programs. They will provide specialist advice, support, and clinical practice for patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals.

Collaboration with clinical colleagues to develop services and uphold high standards of care is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good communication and organizational skills, be caring, motivated, and proactive in developing their role to meet service needs.

Please see the attached job description for further details.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust collaborates within the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Services are provided from three locations:

1. The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
2. Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient services
3. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: community services serving the local rural population

The Trust employs over 5,916 staff and provides a range of services including emergency, elective, primary care, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000, including residents of Chester, West Cheshire, Ellesmere Port, Neston, and parts of Flintshire.

See the Job Description for further details.

Recruitment is based on competence and values (see Person Specification).

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary over the first three months. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged; a small annual fee of £16 applies.

New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the pay scale.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Good luck with your application.