Job summary
Breast Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Diagnostic Lead)
Department: Cancer CNS
Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (there will be consideration to commence a candidate on a band 7 working towards Advanced Practice and on qualification transfer to 8a)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Breast ACP (Diagnostic Lead) will have an advanced Clinical qualification and provide expert evidence based advice and clinical expertise within Breast diagnostic and prevention pathways, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will be the nurse lead for implementation of urgent referral triage, one stop pathway, nurse clinics for clinical assessment, targeted biopsies, screening and prevention support services (training will be provided as required).
The post holder will be the Trust lead practitioner with decision-making autonomy, responsibility, and accountability for providing nurse-led breast diagnostic services, in addition to contributing to the leadership, education, development and supervision within the Department of Breast and for clinical teams across the Trust. The post holder will develop nurse led services for breast diagnostics and prevention services within the Trust.
*Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*
Interview date: 30.05.2025
Main duties of the job
Tofacilitate and provide an effective, high quality service provision to patients with all types of breast disease. The service also acts as a resource to other professionals on breast cancer issues.
It is expected that the individual will be an expert practitioner in breast diagnostics and breast care nursing with a high level of clinical credibility.
This leadership role will encompass the ability to:
Independently provide nurse led examination and biopsy clinics
Order investigations on clinical decisions and outcome of MDT
Clinically assess treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
Provide information and support to patients, families and carers
Proved clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
About us
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement". (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead the diagnostic nursing team, ensuring the provision of a key- worker for patients requiring breast services. You will independently provide on-going holistic care and treatment for patients including advanced clinical assessment, planning, prescribing, initiating and care and treatment. The role will also oversee the health promotion and prevention pathways supporting recognition of breast cancer early and interventions required.
The post holder will facilitate the transition through to surgical and/or clinical oncological care at a timely and appropriate time, ensuring the transfer of keyworker as appropriate. You will provide expert nursing advice and be a core member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Liaise with all appropriate personnel
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in breast care
- Undertakes assessment and treatment of breast patient
Professional role:
- Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for breast care and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
- Attend network meetings in the specialty of breast care.
Education:
- Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff.
- Identifies the educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to breast care and work with the Information and Support to address these at an individual and a community level.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead the diagnostic nursing team, ensuring the provision of a key- worker for patients requiring breast services. You will independently provide on-going holistic care and treatment for patients including advanced clinical assessment, planning, prescribing, initiating and care and treatment. The role will also oversee the health promotion and prevention pathways supporting recognition of breast cancer early and interventions required.
The post holder will facilitate the transition through to surgical and/or clinical oncological care at a timely and appropriate time, ensuring the transfer of keyworker as appropriate. You will provide expert nursing advice and be a core member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Liaise with all appropriate personnel
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in breast care
- Undertakes assessment and treatment of breast patient
Professional role:
- Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for breast care and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
- Attend network meetings in the specialty of breast care.
Education:
- Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff.
- Identifies the educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to breast care and work with the Information and Support to address these at an individual and a community level.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Accredited qualification in breast care
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years minimum experience in breast care
- Experience of managing, leading and developing clinical practice
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and influencing
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of cancer governance and practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be an independent nurse practitioner
- Ability to run nurse led clinics
- Ability to provide nurse led examinations
- Ability to provide or work towards nurse led biopsy service
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Computer skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident and approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Professionally mature
Communication
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Accredited qualification in breast care
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years minimum experience in breast care
- Experience of managing, leading and developing clinical practice
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and influencing
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of cancer governance and practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be an independent nurse practitioner
- Ability to run nurse led clinics
- Ability to provide nurse led examinations
- Ability to provide or work towards nurse led biopsy service
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Computer skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident and approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Professionally mature
Communication
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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
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).
