Breast Care Nurse - Peterborough

We are seeking self-motivating, dynamic individuals to join the well- established Breast Care team.

As a Breast Care Nurse you will work closely with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and Breast Care Nurses who are currently in post.

The Breast Unit incorporates Breast Screening Services and Breast Outpatient Symptomatic clinics at Peterborough City Hospital and Breast Outpatient Symptomatic clinics at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

It is a busy service that works very closely with the Cancer Service., You will need to be hard working, flexible and dedicated to supporting Breast patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives. The work is varied and challenging but also very rewarding.

This post whilst predominately based at Peterborough may require some cross cover at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website

Ideally, you would have 3 years post registration experience with at least 2 years within Breast Care, Oncology or in a Surgical setting. You must have excellent communication skills and diplomacy skills. You should hold a recognised teaching qualification.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:


• Flexible working opportunities;


• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;


• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;


• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;


• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;


• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;


• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);


• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough


We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.