Specialist Breast Care Nurse

Uk Wwl Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Specialist Breast Care Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing expert care and support to patients, managing caseloads, and delivering education and training. Candidates should have significant experience in breast care and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers flexible working within a supportive environment dedicated to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse required.
• Significant post-registration experience in clinical specialty.
• Experience in outpatient clinics and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing supportive Breast Care Service.
• Delivers high-quality, evidence-based patient-centered care.
• Manages own caseload and supports the lead Specialist Nurse.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Counselling skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Degree or equivalent in a health-related subject

Teaching qualification or mentorship course

ENB A11 or equivalent specialist qualification

Oncology qualification, e.g., ENB237

Job description

Job summary

Main area: Specialist Breast Care Nurse

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, Flexible working

Job ref: 302-25-7107485S

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Thomas Linacre Centre, Wigan

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Closing date: 23/05/2025 08:00

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

Our team is seeking a motivated individual with a keen interest in breast care to work within the screening and symptomatic service. We prefer candidates with experience in Surgical and Oncology Services. Our department offers a wide range of oncoplastic surgical techniques and collaborates closely with oncology and research teams.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking team that employs a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Main duties of the job

1. Provides a specialist, ongoing, supportive Breast Care Service within hospital and community settings, delivering optimal healthcare to patients, families, and carers.
2. Manages and organises own caseload.
3. Supports the lead Specialist Breast Care Nurse.
4. Delivers specialist breast care education and training, communicates sensitive information, and maintains patient confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff makes for happy patients'. We are committed to patient-centered, safe, and dignified care and seek applicants who share these values.

We welcome applications from all sections of society to promote diversity in our workforce.

Additional Information

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may participate in an on-call rota if operationally required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Provides clinical leadership, guidance, and expert advice within the Breast Care Nursing team.
2. Delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within established guidelines and protocols.
3. Provides education and training, and communicates sensitive information to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, maintaining confidentiality.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse
• Degree or equivalent in a health-related subject, or willingness to work towards
• ENB A11 or equivalent specialist qualification, or willingness to obtain
• Teaching qualification or mentorship course, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of counselling skills, experience, or qualification
• Oncology qualification, e.g., ENB237 cancer course or equivalent
• Advanced communication skills

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience in this clinical specialty
• Experience in outpatient clinics in this specialty
• Involvement in policy development and guideline creation
• Experience in clinical audit, research, and evaluation

Skills

• Ability to communicate sensitive information effectively
• Influence and overcome resistance through advanced communication skills
• Manage own caseload
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
• Perform relevant clinical skills
• Develop effective interpersonal relationships across care settings
• Basic IT skills
• Advanced communication skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues related to Breast Disease management
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of research management
• Teaching and assessment abilities

Additional

• Flexible approach to work
• Proficiency in English relevant to the role

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Recruitment Information for Candidates

We prefer online applications. Contact us at 01942 244000 if assistance is needed. The Trust may close the advert early if there is a high volume of applications. Applicants will be notified of outcomes via email or SMS.

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Applicant requirements

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.