Senior Breast Care Advanced Clinician Lead

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

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.