Senior Breast Care Advanced Practitioner Leader

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an experienced Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Highland Breast Unit at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. You will lead nurse‑led services, provide advanced assessment and treatment planning, and support patients through diagnosis and care pathways.

You will work autonomously within a MDT, influencing regional practice, delivering high‑quality care, and developing services through education, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership

Communication skills

Education & teaching

Audit & quality improvement

Research activity

Independent MDT working

IT and digital literacy

Education

First degree in Nursing

Master's level study or working towards Master’s

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking an experienced Senior Breast Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Highland Breast Unit at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. You will lead nurse‑led services, provide advanced assessment and treatment planning, and support patients through diagnosis and care pathways.

You will work autonomously within a MDT, influencing regional practice, delivering high‑quality care, and developing services through education, research and quality improvement initiatives.