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.   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 womens health, breast awareness and screening uptake. • Develop an active Health Promotion programme across the county. What were 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 womens 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   Why join us? This is an opportunity to work in a specialist, high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes women's experience and outcomes. Youll be part of a supportive team that values clinical excellence, compassion and continuous improvement.     Job description Job responsibilities 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.   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 womens health, breast awareness and screening uptake. • Develop an active Health Promotion programme across the county. What were 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 womens 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   Why join us? This is an opportunity to work in a specialist, high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes women's experience and outcomes. Youll be part of a supportive team that values clinical excellence, compassion and continuous improvement.