Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, and experienced full time Breast Care Nurse to join this well established team. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to help to deliver an expert service. The focus of this role will be to provide clinical skills in screening, diagnostic and follow up clinics. The post holder will hold a breast clinical examination qualification. The ability to manage side effects of treatment and to request imaging is essential. An ability to manage own caseload working closely with the surgeons and oncologists is required. You will be committed to the delivery of high quality holistic patient care and you will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research, audit and professional activities related to breast cancer care. Hours per week: 37.5 Main duties of the job This will involve a clinical caseload where you can demonstrate high quality nursing care to patients with breast related problems. Experience at band 7 in a breast care nursing setting. First level related degree. Evidence of specialist post basic training and education. Advanced communication skills. Non medical prescribing qualification. A recognised teaching qualification. Related masters degree in clinical breast examination. Family history training. Mastalgia clinic training. We can offer you a supportive, friendly working environment with the opportunity for personal and professional development. We are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients and families throughout their journey. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued and can achieve their potential. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 209-A-25-6855959 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registered nurse Clinical Masters level In clinical breast RA 7003 examination Teaching/ mentoring qualification Advanced Communication course Certificate in Counselling Non-Medical Prescriber Breast Care course (A11) Oncology course Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Knowledge Essential In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area. Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area Knowledge and experience in a specialist role related to breast service provision Significant clinical practice and specialist knowledge within breast speciality Experience of planning and completing audit/research Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff Skills Essential Ability to manage/ lead a team Advanced communication and listening skills Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels Audit skills Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Ability to cope under pressure Proactive, takes own initiative Supportive team member Non-Medical prescriber Ability to undertake breast rapid access clinics. Ability to undertake family history assessment clinics Ability to undertake mastalgia telephone clinic Ability to undertake clinical skills eg.drainage of breast seroma/ removal of wound drain Highly competent and experienced in IT software Experience Essential Post registration experience, in the relevant specialism. Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner within specialism Experience of leading, planning and completing audit / research. Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff at both nursing and medic level. Specific Job Requirement Essential Experience at band 7 or above as a clinical specialist nurse Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registered nurse Clinical Masters level In clinical breast RA 7003 examination Teaching/ mentoring qualification Advanced Communication course Certificate in Counselling Non-Medical Prescriber Breast Care course (A11) Oncology course Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Knowledge Essential In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area. Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area Knowledge and experience in a specialist role related to breast service provision Significant clinical practice and specialist knowledge within breast speciality Experience of planning and completing audit/research Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff Skills Essential Ability to manage/ lead a team Advanced communication and listening skills Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels Audit skills Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Ability to cope under pressure Proactive, takes own initiative Supportive team member Non-Medical prescriber Ability to undertake breast rapid access clinics. Ability to undertake family history assessment clinics Ability to undertake mastalgia telephone clinic Ability to undertake clinical skills eg.drainage of breast seroma/ removal of wound drain Highly competent and experienced in IT software Experience Essential Post registration experience, in the relevant specialism. Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner within specialism Experience of leading, planning and completing audit / research. Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff at both nursing and medic level. Specific Job Requirement Essential Experience at band 7 or above as a clinical specialist nurse Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)