Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed-term/secondment for 12 months until August 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-207A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Surgery Breast Care (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/08/2025
Employer heading
Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Band 6
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job overview
Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Department: Cancer Services
Fixed-term/Secondment until August 2026
Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 37.5hr per week 12-month Fixed-term contract/secondment role for a Registered Nurse with a good level of experience in breast cancer. The post holder will become an integral part of the Cancer services team to provide cover across both surgery and oncology services.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and development of a radiotherapy unit with Oxford University Hospital opened 2025. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
Interview date: 04.08.2025
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to support and advise patients and their families on the breast cancer pathway. They will play a key role within the breast multidisciplinary team, working alongside Clinicians supporting patients in outpatients and inpatient settings with both clinical and holistic care. They will be a key educational resource and participate in the education of the multi-disciplinary team in aspects of breast cancer trust wide and work part of a wider breast nursing team ensuring cross cover trust wide.
- To facilitate and provide an effective, high quality service provision to patients with all types of breast disease., particularly focussing on patients/carers with breast cancer. The service also acts as a resource to other professionals on breast cancer issues.
It is expected that the individual will have a sound knowledge of breast care nursing with a high level of clinical credibility. The main part of the role will be to support patients and their families that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The leadership role will encompass:
- Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway.
- Information and support to patients, families and carers.
- Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
Working for our organisation
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"Nursing and Midwifery feel strongly that their team works well together to achieve their objectives, managing great team work continuously, 63.7 support this" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Liaise with all appropriate personnel and act as key worker.
- Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with breast cancer.
- Perform Holistic Needs Assessment of new patients at the beginning and at the end of treatment.
Professional role:
- Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for breast cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
- Contributes to the hospital weekly breast MDT meeting and the cancer network measure it must achieve.
Operational:
- Contributes to the design, planning and development of the breast cancer service and patient pathways.
- Participates in annual Macmillan Service reviews of cancer nursing in MKUH.
Education:
- Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff.
- Identifies the educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to breast cancer and works with the Macmillan Information and Support Nurse to address these at an individual and a community level.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Accredited qualification in breast cancer
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in breast cancer care / oncology care
- Experience of managing, leading and developing clinical practice
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and influencing
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and application of cancer governance and practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Computer skills
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident and approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Professionally mature
Communication
Essential criteria
- Advanced communication skills training
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Burnie
- Job title
- Head of Cancer Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
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