Bank Breast Care Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Breast Care Nurse Specialist to join our OPD team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a Bank basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive hourly rate plus benefits.

About Us

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for reviewing existing Breast Care Unit, including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and care pathways. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive care and support to patients with breast cancer and other breast-related conditions.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration and postgraduate qualification in breast care nursing or oncology nursing, ideally with leadership and management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in breast care or oncology nursing with experience in setting up or managing a clinical unit.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical governance issues.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. 

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance
• OSDH Discount
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please note - this role does not qualify for Certificate of Sponsorship.

The closing date for applications is 12/6/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.

Click apply today to be considered for the Bank Breast Care Nurse Specialist role – we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in breast care nursing or oncology nursing.

Desirable

• Leadership and Management experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in breast care or oncology nursing.
• Experience in setting up or managing a clinical unit.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Consolidated nursing experience, and ongoing clinical competency.
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Awareness and understanding of current health, nursing issues.
• Problem solver who meets deadlines
• Ability to coach, advise & develop others
• Able to present information, including ability to teach/train groups of staff
• Knowledge of CQC requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Experience of clinical audit
• Effective Competent IT Office
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal & written
• Proactive approach to standard setting/problem solving.

Quality/Attributes/ Others

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and flexibly across 7 days a week when required
• Self-motivated
• High standards of personal presentation

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).

Employer details

Employer name

OSD Healthcare

Address

Boundary Way

Hemel Hempstead

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hertfordshire

HP2 7YU

Employer's website

https://osdhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)