Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of well established Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists/ Breast Care Nurses, at the Jasmine Centre Doncaster Site, Princess Diana Breast Unit Bassetlaw Site and Off Site Oncology Hubs.
The role involves offering specialist information and providing psychological support to patients and families who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, through both Breast Screening and Symptomatic pathways.
This interesting and challenging role includes working within an MDT to provide advise, holistic care and support to patients attending the Breast Service.
Candidates should have a high level of independence, excellent communication skills and the ability to work automatously as part of the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Breast Care team.
This role will include working both at Doncaster Hospital, Bassetlaw Hospital and at Off Site Oncology Hubs.
Previous experience in the Care and Management of Breast disease or oncology is desirable.
Specialist training will be provide by the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Breast Care Nurse team in house and external.
You must be willing to undertake specialist course at post grad level. This post will off development opportunities.
Join our Breast Care Team and help us make a difference!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate for the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist role will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients who require treatment for Breast Cancer in the primary setting. The successful candidate will need to be able to work automatously as well as part of a team and will be responsible for providing high standard of care to Breast Cancer patients.
You will have their own case load of patients, as well as supporting other members of the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team and their patients. You will be responsible for providing psychological care, at a high standard (level 2) and act as patients advocate.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Years experience- minimum 4- as a band 5
- Clinical experience in breast or cancer care
- Experience with multi professional working
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of research
- Understanding Macmillian cancer support and role around the UK
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current First Level Registered Nurse with current registration
- First Level degree or working towards
- Cancer care or relevant qualification post registered
- Relevant academic modules
Desirable
- Breast Cancer Care qualification or A111
- Advanced Communication training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Degree or working towards
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to deal with distressed or emotional circumstances
- Able to travel between hospital sites
- IT literate
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Able to work independently and manage own case load
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Years experience- minimum 4- as a band 5
- Clinical experience in breast or cancer care
- Experience with multi professional working
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of research
- Understanding Macmillian cancer support and role around the UK
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current First Level Registered Nurse with current registration
- First Level degree or working towards
- Cancer care or relevant qualification post registered
- Relevant academic modules
Desirable
- Breast Cancer Care qualification or A111
- Advanced Communication training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Degree or working towards
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Able to deal with distressed or emotional circumstances
- Able to travel between hospital sites
- IT literate
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Able to work independently and manage own case load
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.
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.
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).
