The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Breast Care Nurse

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care, the assessment of care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will provide advanced nursing expertise to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the specialty service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust. The post holder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

Main duties of the job

  • Experience and Knowledge
  • Must have previous experience working at B7 (or above) Nurse Practitioner level
  • Experience of service development and/or change management
  • Audit and standard setting
  • Staff management experience
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
  • Standards of professional practice
  • Experience of recruitment and selection

About us

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

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

223-BCN-012

Job locations

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Sufficient post registration experience
  • 1st level nursing degree (or working towards)
  • Continued CPD

Desirable

  • Working towards speciality related MSc
  • Counselling qualification
  • History taking and physical examination course
  • Independent Nurse prescribing course
  • Oncology nursing qualification or experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in a multi-professional setting
  • Experience of liaising with primary health care providers

Desirable

  • Experience of running nurse-led clinics
  • Experience of clinical supervision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Sufficient post registration experience
  • 1st level nursing degree (or working towards)
  • Continued CPD

Desirable

  • Working towards speciality related MSc
  • Counselling qualification
  • History taking and physical examination course
  • Independent Nurse prescribing course
  • Oncology nursing qualification or experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in a multi-professional setting
  • Experience of liaising with primary health care providers

Desirable

  • Experience of running nurse-led clinics
  • Experience of clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Mandy Wilson

mandy.wilson10@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

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

223-BCN-012

Job locations

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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