Job summary Acting within their professional boundaries, the post holder will provide a specialist advanced level of clinical practice within the field of Breast Care. The post holder must be competent in assuring that interventions are enabled to effectively support the patient. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients receiving care; working within the Advanced Nurse Practitioner agreed framework. The post holder will demonstrate critical decision making and will work collaboratively in the team to meet the needs of patients, providing consistency, expertise and optimising patient safety. To join our dedicated breast care team we expect you to have a talent for forging strong empathetic relationships with all kinds of people, The ANP has key working relationships with all members of the nursing and medical team including multidisciplinary and department management teams. The Band 8a ANP will practice in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and under clinical supervision provided by a department consultant. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of Breast Care. Working with the local and nationally agreed frameworks the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) exercises independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients within their specialist field of practice. The ANP has key working relationships will all members of the nursing and medical and multidisciplinary and department management teams. The Band 8a ANP practices in partnership with the multidisciplinary team under the clinical supervision provided by a department Consultant. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 253-0125-6869238 Job locations Russell's Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NMC recognised Mentorship qualification Educated to degree level Appropriate NMC registration Advanced assessment course or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe Post registration teaching and assessing qualification Educated to or working towards master's level qualifications Knowledge Essential Physical assessment, diagnostic and reasoning skills Advanced interpersonal skills Ability to identify learning and development needs Understands and applies principles of learning in practice Effective leadership skills Ability to manage difficult situations effectively Desirable Independent prescribing or a willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe Involvement in relevant professional networks / groups Involvement in primary research Skills & Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience at band 7 level Experience within speciality Recent clinical experience managing own independent clinics (preferably cancer clinics) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary workforce Evidence of ability to prepare, write and present reports Evidence of proactive involvement in the development of nurses and nursing practice Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post Excellent communication skills Experience of governance processes An update knowledge and good understanding of current issues in healthcare Works in line with the regulatory framework within the NHS Evidence of the relevant higher level practice skills associated with the role if required Desirable Experience of coaching Able to manage change effectively, leading on change and Involving others to facilitate the change Personal Qualities Essential Caring and compassionate Working with integrity Self-motivated and able to motivate others Commitment to excellence through CPD of self and others Able to work closely and openly with team members Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust Values Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NMC recognised Mentorship qualification Educated to degree level Appropriate NMC registration Advanced assessment course or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe Post registration teaching and assessing qualification Educated to or working towards master's level qualifications Knowledge Essential Physical assessment, diagnostic and reasoning skills Advanced interpersonal skills Ability to identify learning and development needs Understands and applies principles of learning in practice Effective leadership skills Ability to manage difficult situations effectively Desirable Independent prescribing or a willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe Involvement in relevant professional networks / groups Involvement in primary research Skills & Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience at band 7 level Experience within speciality Recent clinical experience managing own independent clinics (preferably cancer clinics) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary workforce Evidence of ability to prepare, write and present reports Evidence of proactive involvement in the development of nurses and nursing practice Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post Excellent communication skills Experience of governance processes An update knowledge and good understanding of current issues in healthcare Works in line with the regulatory framework within the NHS Evidence of the relevant higher level practice skills associated with the role if required Desirable Experience of coaching Able to manage change effectively, leading on change and Involving others to facilitate the change Personal Qualities Essential Caring and compassionate Working with integrity Self-motivated and able to motivate others Commitment to excellence through CPD of self and others Able to work closely and openly with team members Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust Values 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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russell's Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)