Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Scotland; Munster; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Highland Breast Unit at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. You will provide advanced leadership and care across screening, symptomatic services and family history pathways.

Role involves autonomous and collaborative work, shaping nurse-led services, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to patients across the region.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and a nursing degree.
• Significant post-registration breast care experience and ongoing professional development.
• Advanced knowledge in breast disorders and cancer care; autonomous practice.
• Excellent assessment, decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to pursue it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist caseload across breast cancer services.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment and decision-making in nurse-led clinics.
• Develop expertise in diagnostic procedures including breast examination and biopsies.
• Coordinate family history and risk assessment services.
• Support patients through diagnosis and treatment with person-centred care.
• Provide expert education to patients, families and staff.
• Contribute to service improvement, audits and research.
• Influence regional practice through leadership and collaboration.
• Support education and development across the MDT.

Skills

NMC registration

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership

Audit & quality improvement

Communication

Independent Prescribing

Digital literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Master’s level qualification (desirable)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Transform Breast Cancer Care Across the Highlands

NHS Highland is seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Highland Breast Unit based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

This is an exciting new opportunity for an accomplished breast care nurse to practise at an advanced level within a progressive and developing breast cancer service. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical leadership, advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and holistic support for patients across breast screening, symptomatic breast services and family history pathways.

Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing nurse-led services, enhancing patient experience, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to people affected by breast cancer throughout NHS Highland.

About The Role

As the Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

• Lead and manage a specialist caseload across breast cancer, symptomatic breast and family history services.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, investigation and decision-making within nurse-led clinics.
• Develop expertise in diagnostic procedures including breast examination, imaging pathways and biopsy techniques.
• Lead and coordinate family history and risk assessment services.
• Support patients through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, ensuring person-centred, shared decision-making.
• Provide expert advice and education to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service improvement, research, audit and quality initiatives.
• Influence the development of regional and national breast cancer practice through professional leadership and collaboration.
• Support education, training and professional development across the multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements To Apply

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• First degree in Nursing and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Significant post-registration experience, including experience working within breast care.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in breast disorders and breast cancer care.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, influencing and service development capabilities.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement and research activity.
• Excellent communication, teaching and consultation skills.
• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT and digital literacy skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Master's level study or working towards Master's qualification.
• Advanced practice qualification relevant to breast care.
• Experience leading nurse-led services.
• Experience presenting or publishing research findings.
• Knowledge of genetic risk assessment and family history services.

Why NHS Highland? – Work Where You Thrive

Living and working in the Highlands offers a unique opportunity to enjoy an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding professional role.

Stunning natural environment – from mountains, lochs and coastline to outdoor activities on your doorstep

Work-life balance – less commuting, more time to enjoy what matters

Supportive communities – a welcoming, inclusive environment both professionally and personally

Scope for innovation – opportunities to shape and transform services across remote and rural healthcare settings

A relocation package may be available for this post.

Informal discussions are welcomed.

Angeline MacLeod

Clinical Nurse Manager, Cancer Services

[e-mail]

07811 036784

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork