Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop new skills in a part-time permanent post. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified band 5 nurse to work within the Breast Outpatient department at Kettering General hospital.
You will provide quality nursing care and support patients accessing the breast service for assessment, investigations and treatment.
Main duties of the job
* To provide quality nursing care in the support of patients, (both women and men) undergoingbreast assessment investigations and treatment.
* To deliver high quality care to patients attending the Breast Clinic, always maintaining privacy and dignity.
* To provide holistic support to patients and their relatives/carers through effective communication.
* To promote breast awareness and health education.
* To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To participate in training and education designed to extend personal knowledge and skills.
About Us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
264-7178553-SUR-A
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital,
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Degree level qualification
Desirable
* Previous breast experience
* Previous outpatient experience
* More than one year post registration experience
* Wound care course/specific experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Able to assess wounds and apply appropriate dressings
* Able to demonstrate care and compassion to patients at a distressing/emotional time
* Competent to provide support to junior members of the team
Desirable
* Competent at removing wound drains
* Able to manage the day to day flow of the clinics in the absence of Sister/Unit Manager
* Knowledge of and ability to educate patients in breast awareness
* Knowledge of breast screening programme
Skills
Essential
* Ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
* To assist doctors with clinical procedures
* Communication skills (children and adults)
* Sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
* To work as part of a dynamic team
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
* To assist doctors with clinical procedures
* Communication skills (children and adults)
* Sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
* To work as part of a dynamic team
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.
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.
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
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital,
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital,
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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