Job overview

This is a really exciting time to join us in Cancer Services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.  We are investing in our people, and we value strong front-line clinical leadership.  As an organisation our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do, and in cancer services it is vital you are compassionate, committed to high quality care and have the skills and abilities to contribute to generating and delivering the latest in evidence-based practice. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Service Division for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join our forward-thinking, dynamic, patient-focused, supportive, and dedicated Breast Care team. 

You will be involved in supporting breast screening and primary and metastatic breast cancer patients.  Relevant post-registration experience in breast care and/or cancer care is an advantage. You will need to develop the essential skills that are required for this post.

You should have a first degree and be committed to undertaking further study to maximise your knowledge and skills.  Education and professional development are supported by both BHT and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Personalised Care Agenda is central to this role and you will be involve in electronic holistic assessments.

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of a specialist Breast Cancer Nursing Service within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The Breast Care Nurse (BCN) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing a service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and those with suspected breast cancer.

This role involves providing a service to patients with breast cancer, and includes screening patients, care of those with suspected breast cancer and support of patients from the time of diagnosis, throughout their treatment and beyond.

As the named nurse for the Breast Screening Service this post holder is expected to provide BCN support in the assessment clinic and provide ongoing support to recalled patients and benign patients who need information, support, and further signposting.

There is a need for close working with the screening department and all members of the MDT including Specialist Palliative Care services, tertiary Trusts, Community practitioners and allied health care professionals when appropriate.

Please see job description for more details.

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.