Breast Care Nurse Specialist Band 6

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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Breast Care Nurse Specialist Band 6

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists within the Breast Care nursing team for a Band 6 Breast Care Nurse specialist for a fixed term of 12 months.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable individual with significant staff nurse experience and knowledge in Breast Cancer Care/Oncology to join our team. The post holder will ensure that the patient has a supported journey by acting as their key worker throughout their journey. The team have been at the forefront of new initiatives regionally and nationally including stratified follow up and nurse-led symptomatic clinics and are a dynamic, motivated, first class team.We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will also have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact with staff and colleagues at all levels. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, work autonomously and demonstrate excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients.

The breast team provides a service to both screening and symptomatic breast patients over 2 sites and offers a range of surgical and oncological services to patients from Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham.

Specialist training will be provided by the breast care nurse team and the post will offer development opportunities. For further info please contact Caroline Buchanan, Breast Care Nurse Consultant on 0191 445 3738.

Main duties of the job

• To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
• To contribute to the delivery and development of the Breast Care service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the service and as set out in the NMC Code
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
• To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of enhanced care and knowledge
• To provide enhanced clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients within your defined area of practice to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
• To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
• To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-8351570

Job locations

QE Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this post, please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities which can be found in the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this post, please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities which can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge, skills and experience in acute nursing
• Experience working in breast care/oncology
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development and Clinical Practice Development (CPD)
• 2 years staff nurse experience

Skills

Essential

• 2 years staff nurse experience
• Organisational skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge, skills and experience in acute nursing
• Experience working in breast care/oncology
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development and Clinical Practice Development (CPD)
• 2 years staff nurse experience

Skills

Essential

• 2 years staff nurse experience
• Organisational skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QE Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QE Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Breast Care Nurse Consultant

Caroline Buchanan

[email protected]

01914453738

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-8351570

Job locations

QE Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

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