Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Breast)
The closing date is 22 June 2025
Job summary
Band 8a Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Breast)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Advanced Clinical Practitioner team within the Breast service.
The post holder will lead the nurse practitioner team to work autonomously as diagnostic practitioners, undertaking nurse-led independent assessments and initial management of patients referred to the breast service and to manage caseloads independently on behalf of the breast surgeons.
Responsibilities include coordinating the delivery of outpatient clinics, and providing ACP support to the breast surgeons within the theatre complex as well as undertaking direct clinical care.
Main duties of the job
The Lead ACP post holder will work to a high level of personal and professional autonomy, using specialist knowledge and skills to deliver independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment, health promotion and safe admission and discharge of patients.
The post holder will work with the lead consultant and directorate team in order to provide a high quality service for patients referred to the Breast Service. The post holder will be expected to pro-actively ensure that the service provides care in a timely manner which is in line with access standards.
The post holder will manage and provide clinical leadership to the nurse practitioner team. They will work as a visible, accessible and empathetic leader, providing high quality service delivery, effectively delivering performance and financial objectives.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to provide best clinical care, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers. The post holder will ensure that the service provides support, information and advocacy for patients (and their families) with benign breast disease and breast cancer during initial diagnosis and ensuring a smooth pathway and transfer of care to the relevant breast surgeon.
Work with innovation and flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing speciality, and play an integral role in the operational / strategic development of the service.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7233172PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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