Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Breast Clinic Nurse

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop new skills in a part-time permanent post. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified band 5 nurse to work within the Breast Outpatient department at Kettering General hospital.

You will provide quality nursing care and support patients accessing the breast service for assessment, investigations and treatment.

Main duties of the job

To provide quality nursing care in the support of patients, (both women and men) undergoingbreast assessment investigations and treatment.
To deliver high quality care to patients attending the Breast Clinic, always maintaining privacy and dignity.
To provide holistic support to patients and their relatives/carers through effective communication.
To promote breast awareness and health education.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To participate in training and education designed to extend personal knowledge and skills.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-7178553-SUR-A

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital,

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Degree level qualification

Desirable

Previous breast experience
Previous outpatient experience
More than one year post registration experience
Wound care course/specific experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Able to assess wounds and apply appropriate dressings
Able to demonstrate care and compassion to patients at a distressing/emotional time
Competent to provide support to junior members of the team

Desirable

Competent at removing wound drains
Able to manage the day to day flow of the clinics in the absence of Sister/Unit Manager
Knowledge of and ability to educate patients in breast awareness
Knowledge of breast screening programme

Skills

Essential

Ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
To assist doctors with clinical procedures
Communication skills (children and adults)
Sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
To work as part of a dynamic team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Degree level qualification

Desirable

Previous breast experience
Previous outpatient experience
More than one year post registration experience
Wound care course/specific experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Able to assess wounds and apply appropriate dressings
Able to demonstrate care and compassion to patients at a distressing/emotional time
Competent to provide support to junior members of the team

Desirable

Competent at removing wound drains
Able to manage the day to day flow of the clinics in the absence of Sister/Unit Manager
Knowledge of and ability to educate patients in breast awareness
Knowledge of breast screening programme

Skills

Essential

Ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
To assist doctors with clinical procedures
Communication skills (children and adults)
Sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
To work as part of a dynamic team

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.

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

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital,

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital,

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)