Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday between hours of 7am and 6pm)
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-8994
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Broomfield, Chelmsford
- Salary
- £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise within their field, delivering high-quality information, advice and support to patients, their families and carers. They will act as a key resource for the multi-professional team, sharing specialist knowledge to support best practice and patient-centred care. The role involves coordinating patient care to ensure continuity and a seamless experience throughout the care pathway.
The post holder will play a central role in reviewing and developing the service in line with the changing needs of the patient group, demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience across all aspects of the specialty. They will exercise clinical leadership through effective education, supervision and support within their area of practice. Responsibilities also include monitoring and improving standards of care through clinical audit and leading the development of practice through research and service evaluation. In addition, the post holder will carry out diagnostic and treatment-based clinical procedures appropriate to the specialist role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist advice and support to patients through effective listening, counselling skills, and the delivery of clear, sensitive information. They will demonstrate empathy and compassion, offering both verbal and written advice regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and ongoing care. The role involves providing holistic support to patients diagnosed through the Symptomatic Breast Service and supporting them throughout decision-making, including treatment choices and participation in clinical trials, while maintaining evidence-based practice. Effective communication and close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team is essential to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
The post holder will educate and advise patients and their relatives, source and provide appropriate information resources, and attend weekly multidisciplinary breast meetings. Under the direction of the Breast Care Nurses, they will assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways. An accessible telephone advice service will be provided for patients with concerns relating to symptoms or treatment. The role also includes acting as a patient advocate, ensuring patients’ rights are respected and supporting informed decision-making through clear discussion and collaboration with the wider clinical team.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- registered general nurse with at least 2 years experience
- degree in nursing or similar
- NMC Pin
desirable
Desirable criteria
- breast cancer or cancer work experience
- teaching and assessing course or equivalent
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Mitchell
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 4436901
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