• Job Description

  Req#: C9193-25-0415?language=en&page=803&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Band 8b Macmillan Nurse Consultant in Breast Cancer

  The Berkshire Cancer Centre are excited to advertise for a new senior Nurse Consultant to clinically lead our breast oncology service.

  This is a new role which has been developed in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Care.

  This full-time Band 8b post is pivotal to the continued development of our breast service to meet the needs of our population over the next 5-10 years.

  We are looking to employ a senior, experienced breast specialist nurse with a proven record of leadership, change management and innovation with a prescribing qualification.

  Main duties of the job

  The role will involve independent autonomous clinical practice and oversight of a patient caseload. In addition, we would want the post holder to take a strategic lead on developing and expanding our breast nursing services.

  We have a very well developed breast cancer multidisciplinary team which includes dedicated oncologists, breast surgeons, clinical nurse specialists, surgical nurse practitioners, a support worker, and an oncology pharmacist.

  We manage an open access follow-up programme for people with breast cancer and this role takes a clinical and governance lead for this programme.

  We have also developed a thorough and successful Endocrine service, consisting of a workshop and regular clinics. This post takes a lead on this service.

  The Berkshire Cancer Centre has a strong clinical management team and we are committed to supporting the successful applicant to maintain the role as one of national significance.We would welcome informal visits from interested candidates.

  About us

  Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

  Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

  If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

  Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  193-7209159PCG

  Job locations

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with significant oncology experience
  • Nurse Prescriber qualification

  Desirable

  • PhD
  • Post grad diploma in education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education
  • A record of publication and/or presentation
  • Experience of research or dissemination of the same
  • Evidence of effective leadership and practice development in breast cancer care
  • Experience in teaching and facilitation

  Desirable

  • Significant experience at sister/charge nurse (band 7) level or equivalent
  • Operational management experience
  • Experience of research design and being principle researcher

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with significant oncology experience
  • Nurse Prescriber qualification

  Desirable

  • PhD
  • Post grad diploma in education

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education
  • A record of publication and/or presentation
  • Experience of research or dissemination of the same
  • Evidence of effective leadership and practice development in breast cancer care
  • Experience in teaching and facilitation

  Desirable

  • Significant experience at sister/charge nurse (band 7) level or equivalent
  • Operational management experience
  • Experience of research design and being principle researcher

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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