Breast Care Nurse in Guildford

Make a meaningful difference in breast health care every day. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Breast Care Nurse to join our specialist breast services team. This is a highly rewarding role, where you will provide expert clinical and emotional support to women navigating through breast screening, breast assessment, diagnosis and onward referral for treatment. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring every woman receives compassionate, timely and informed support.

What you will do:

• Support women from initial screening, through assessment, to diagnosis and referral for treatment.
• Provide specialist practical, psychological and emotional support, evidence-based advice and clear communication to women and their families. This will include Very High Risk and Duty of Candour situations.
• Assist in breast clinics, completing HNAs, providing post-procedure guidance and supporting clinicians and junior staff.
• Identify women requiring additional assistance ensuring they receive appropriate support and reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Be present when a woman receives a cancer diagnosis giving appropriate and sensitive support.
• Deliver benign results by telephone and face-to-face with clarity and professionalism.
• Participate in MDT meetings.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Lead BCN.
• Co-ordinate investigations and any necessary follow-up.
• Assist in the induction, training and support of new colleagues and junior staff.
• Act as a trusted resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Establish and maintain links with external breast care services.
• Participate in the planning, development and enhancement of local breast care services attending meetings as required – e.g. management, clinical governance, programme board.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing records within the clinical NBSS system.
• Adhere to National Breast Screening Programme guidelines and InHealth policies.
• Promote women's health, breast awareness and screening uptake.
• Develop an active Health Promotion programme across the county.

What we're looking for in you:

• Specialist knowledge and qualification in breast care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Able to remain calm and supportive in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Team player with resilience.
• Excellent organisational skills, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.
• Enthusiastic and innovative about promoting women's health.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
• Relevant degree or equivalent nursing qualification.
• Qualification in Breast Care Nursing and at least 1 year experience within the speciality.
• Advanced Communications Training.
• Competent IT skills and documentation accuracy.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work in a specialist, high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes women's experience and outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive team that values clinical excellence, compassion and continuous improvement. In addition, 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.