Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the team working at the Nottingham Breast Institute at the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, as a trainee breast care nurse. This is a world renowned centre of excellence for breast cancer patients, seeing over 800 new breast cancers a year.We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced new team member to help with the expansion and development of the service, working with Breast Care Nurse Specialists and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons. The successful applicant will be working within a very experienced team of Breast Care Nurses and Nurse Practitioners where you will be expected to carry your own caseload and work autonomously, following a period of training. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. As a minimum, the successful applicant must have significant post-registration experience within a Breast Care, Oncology or Palliative Care setting. About us As Nottingham Breast Institute is a large teaching unit, you will also be expected to teach formally and informally to a range of nursing students and trainee Nursing Associates, medical students, junior doctors and visiting teams. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164- 6901180 Job locations City Campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead and deliver a high quality of nursing care to: patients who have benign and / or malignant primary breast disease, and will be involved in the care of these patients which will include leading autonomous nurse-led clinics. The post holder will also lead the provision of high quality specialist nursing care, providing support and advice to patients with breast cancer along with their families and carers, from assessment right through to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. They will develop and deliver care in accordance with Trust and specialty procedures and protocols, taking into account the specific complex needs of patients with breast disease. You will also be required to lead and coordinate the management of own caseload of patients, including complex cases, from the point of diagnosis to follow-up care. Lead specialist nursing care in maintaining and developing a quality service. Work autonomously in assessing patients and in providing them with access to the service, and to the relevant health professionals best suited to meet their care needs. Provide, plan and organise activities to ensure the highest standards of patient assessment, care, treatment and referral or discharge of patients, including those with complex needs. Provide written and verbal information to patients and their carers on all aspects of Breast care. Provide psychological and emotional support to patients with breast cancer. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead and deliver a high quality of nursing care to: patients who have benign and / or malignant primary breast disease, and will be involved in the care of these patients which will include leading autonomous nurse-led clinics. The post holder will also lead the provision of high quality specialist nursing care, providing support and advice to patients with breast cancer along with their families and carers, from assessment right through to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. They will develop and deliver care in accordance with Trust and specialty procedures and protocols, taking into account the specific complex needs of patients with breast disease. You will also be required to lead and coordinate the management of own caseload of patients, including complex cases, from the point of diagnosis to follow-up care. Lead specialist nursing care in maintaining and developing a quality service. Work autonomously in assessing patients and in providing them with access to the service, and to the relevant health professionals best suited to meet their care needs. Provide, plan and organise activities to ensure the highest standards of patient assessment, care, treatment and referral or discharge of patients, including those with complex needs. Provide written and verbal information to patients and their carers on all aspects of Breast care. Provide psychological and emotional support to patients with breast cancer. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential First level Degree or equivalent Registered Nurse on Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the NMC Register Desirable Breast related course / accredited Breast care qualification Evidence of Advanced Communication skills training course, or a willingness to undertake. Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above, within a Breast Care, Oncology or palliative care setting. Evidence of specialty knowledge Experience of multi-disciplinary working Desirable Breast care nursing experience Leadership and management experience Communication and relationship Essential Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills Desirable Teaching and Assessment skills Analytical and judgement skill Essential Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting cancer and genetics, and their implications for practice. Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis ICT literate Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential First level Degree or equivalent Registered Nurse on Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the NMC Register Desirable Breast related course / accredited Breast care qualification Evidence of Advanced Communication skills training course, or a willingness to undertake. Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above, within a Breast Care, Oncology or palliative care setting. Evidence of specialty knowledge Experience of multi-disciplinary working Desirable Breast care nursing experience Leadership and management experience Communication and relationship Essential Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills Desirable Teaching and Assessment skills Analytical and judgement skill Essential Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting cancer and genetics, and their implications for practice. Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis ICT literate 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)