Breast Care Nurse

Make a meaningful difference in breast health care every day.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Breast Care Nurse to join our specialist breast services team. This is a highly rewarding role, where you will provide expert clinical and emotional support to women navigating through breast screening, breast assessment, diagnosis and onward referral for treatment.

You will play a key part in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring every woman receives compassionate, timely and informed support.

• Support women from initial screening, through assessment, to diagnosis and referral for treatment.
• Provide specialist practical, psychological and emotional support, evidence-based advice and clear communication to women and their families. This will include Very High Risk and Duty of Candour situations
• Assist in breast clinics, completing HNAs, providing post-procedure guidance and supporting clinicians and junior staff.
• Identify women requiring additional assistance ensuring they receive appropriate support and reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Be present when a woman receives a cancer diagnosis giving appropriate and sensitive support.
• Deliver benign results by telephone and face-to-face with clarity and professionalism.
• Participate in MDT meetings.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Lead BCN.
• Co‑ordinate investigations and any necessary follow‑up.
• Assist in the induction, training and support of new colleagues and junior staff.
• Act as a trusted resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Establish and maintain links with external breast care services.
• Participate in the planning, development and enhancement of local breast care services attending meetings as required – eg management, clinical governance, programme board
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing records within the clinical NBSS system.
• Adhere to National Breast Screening Programme guidelines and InHealth policies.
• Promote women’s health, breast awareness and screening uptake.
• Develop an active Health Promotion programme across the county.

• Specialist knowledge and qualification in breast care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Able to remain calm and supportive in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Team player with resilience.
• Excellent organisational skills, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.
• Enthusiastic and innovative about promoting women’s health.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience
• Relevant degree or equivalent nursing qualification
• Qualification in Breast Care Nursing and at least 1 year experience within the speciality
• Advanced Communications Training
• Competent IT skills and documentation accuracy

This is an opportunity to work in a specialist, high‑impact role where your expertise directly shapes women's experience and outcomes. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values clinical excellence, compassion and continuous improvement.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile‑enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well‑being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer‑to‑peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid‑for professional memberships and more!