Breast Care Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Breast Care Nurse to join our specialist breast services team. This rewarding role involves providing expert clinical, practical and emotional support to women throughout their breast care pathway, from screening and assessment through to diagnosis and referral for treatment. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will ensure women and their families receive high‑quality, patient‑centred care, clear communication and evidence‑based advice during what can often be an emotionally sensitive time.

What you will do

• 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.

What we are looking for in you

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.