Trainee Breast Care Nurse

Step into a specialist nursing career in breast care.

Are you a qualified nurse looking to take your next step into a highly rewarding specialist role? This is an exciting opportunity to train and develop as a Breast Care Nurse, supporting women through the initial stages of their breast care journey.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and pro-active nurse who is eager to specialise in breast health. You will be fully supported to develop the skills and confidence needed to become a competent Breast Care Nurse within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Complete a 12 week post graduate course in Principles of Breast Cancer Care
• Support women from initial screening, through assessment, to diagnosis and referral for treatment.
• Provide emotional support, evidence-based advice and clear communication to women and their families.
• Assist in breast clinics, supporting clinicians and junior staff
• Learn to be a woman’s advocate, especially within MDT meetings.
• Learn to deliver sensitive information with empathy and professionalism
• Develop knowledge in breast conditions, diagnostics and treatment.
• Follow a structured training and development pathway – to include Introduction to Breast Care Course, 12-week course as above and Advanced Communication Course
• Gain specialist competencies and attend relevant courses.
• Promote women’s health, breast awareness and screening uptake.
• Assist in developing an active Health Promotion programme.
• Participate in planning and development of breast care services
• Assist with procurement and maintaining stock levels.

What we’re looking for in you

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Team player
• Organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively
• Enthusiastic and innovative about promoting women’s health
• Willingness to learn and undertake specialist training
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience in acute care, surgical wards, oncology or outpatient settings is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
•  Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
• Basic IT skills and documentation accuracy

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to build a specialist nursing career in a supportive environment, where you will be guided as you train and develop into a competent Breast Care Nurse.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.