Role Summary
A Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist to support patients diagnosed with breast cancer, throughout their treatment pathway.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, hard-working and compassionate nurse to work within the primary breast care nursing team. This nursing role requires close working and collaboration with all members of the breast care nursing team, together with the wider MDT, across oncology and surgery. It will involve supporting patients across all five aspects of breast cancer care; Primary, Reconstruction, Family History, Personalised care (PSFU), and Metastatic. Previous experience of working with this cohort of patients is desirable, but not essential.
The individual will be expected to work flexibly, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a willingness to advance their own practice, whilst considering the needs of others within the team. They will be expected to support new ways of working including genetics mainstreaming, and new nurse-led clinics.
(With reference to the Job Description and specifically, the Personal Specification, venepuncture and cannulation will not be an essential element required for this role)
Working Pattern: We are looking for someone who is interested in working 24.5 hours per week; Two shifts of 08:00-17:00 and one shift of 08:00-16:00.
Interview Date: Thursday 6th March 2025
For further information please contact: Suzie Avery, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist or Polly Goode, Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01392 402707
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
