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Breast Care Nurse Specialist

Department: Cancer Services 

Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Part time 15 hours per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 15hr per week role for a Registered Nurse with a good level of experience in Breast cancer. The post holder will become an integral part of the Cancer services team to provide cover across both surgery and oncology services.

 

This post holder will be expected to support and advise patients and their families on the breast cancer pathway. They will play a key role within the breast multidisciplinary team, working alongside Clinicians supporting patients in outpatients and inpatient settings with both clinical and holistic care. They will be a key educational resource and participate in the education of the multi-disciplinary team in aspects of breast cancer trust wide and work part of a wider breast nursing team ensuring cross cover trust wide.

 

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and development of a radiotherapy unit due to open autumn 2024. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

 

 

Interview date: 27/1/25

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It is expected that the individual will have a sound knowledge of breast care nursing with a high level of clinical credibility. The main part of the role will be to support patients and their families that have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The leadership role will encompass:

•    Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
•    Information and support to patients, families and carers 

Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.

 

We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.

 

Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."  (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.  At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.