Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced nurse ready for a new challenge?
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and supportive Breast Care Team as a Breast Nurse Practitioner.
In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert care and support to patients across our Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will work closely with our breast consultants in two-week wait (2WW) clinics. You will also lead independent nurse-led clinics, including wound assessments, ensuring high standards of care throughout the patient journey.
Additionally, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of clinics in the absence of the Band 7, demonstrating leadership and organisational skills within a supportive team environment.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
- Date posted: 20 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 272-8202483
- Job locations: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
- Specialist interest and Knowledge in Breast
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of teaching
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Experience running and managing nurse led clinics independently
- Research and development activity
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - current NMC Registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- IT literate
Desirable
- Degree or study related to speciality /role at level 6
- Demonstrate professional development post registration
- Non-medical prescribing
- Teaching Qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
- Excellent communication skills including written and presentation
- Ability to delegate
Desirable
- Experience of managing a service
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This advert is for Breast Nurse Practitioner with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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