Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Breast)
The closing date is 07 September 2025
Job summary
Band 7 Trainee Nurse Practitioner (Breast)
**Exciting opportunity for those wishing to progress in Breast nursing.**
We are a large district general hospital with a well respected breast service offering exemplary care to breast patients.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive, innovative and motivated nurse to be part of the Breast Nurse Practitioner team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.
Applicants must be NMC registered and have experience within surgical and breast care nursing and be willing to work towards an MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice.
The successful applicant will work within a dynamic team to provide care and support to breast patients primarily in the diagnostic phase of care.
You will be supported to advance from trainee level to advanced nurse practitioner.
Informal visits are most welcome.
Main duties of the job
Triaging referrals into the breast service.
Work within clinic undertaking nurse led assessments and initial management of patient care.
Willing to undertake an MSC in advanced clinical practice.
Perform a physical examination in relation to the presenting complaint and within scope of practice in the service.
Elicit a comprehensive patient history appropriate to the clinical situation.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology in a range of clinical conditions and disease processes (Breast).
Participate and attend MDT meetings.
Undertake follow up clinics, telephone clinics, and complete clinical letters.
Liaise with GP's and community partners where needed.
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
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7406622PCG
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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