Launching the ABS National Nursing Survey: Help shape the future of the workforce

ABS launches national survey of nursing roles in breast.

As the healthcare system continues to face significant pressures and change, nurses working in breast care are increasingly being asked to take on more diverse and demanding responsibilities. Yet, there remains limited national data to fully capture how these roles are evolving in practice. 

It has never been more important to understand what nurses working in breast are doing, how their roles are evolving and how to ensure they are properly supported, recognised and protected.

That’s why we’re calling on all nurses working in breast care across the UK and Ireland to take part in a new national survey designed to capture the realities of their roles, responsibilities and experiences in clinical practice today.

Why This Survey Matters

Nurses play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred breast cancer care. Yet, across the country, there is increasing variation in role definitions, expectations and workloads. This makes it difficult to ensure fair job planning, appropriate banding and sustainable workforce development.
The ABS would therefore like to survey our nursing colleagues in order to:

  • Build a national picture of the scope and variation in breast care nursing roles
  • Identify challenges related to workload, responsibilities and staffing
  • Support future workforce and job planning decisions
  • Ensure that breast care nursing roles are aligned with training, qualifications and experience
  • Provide data to help protect and strengthen the profession moving forward

Who Should Take Part?

We want to hear from all nurses working in breast care across the UK and Ireland. Whether you’re newly in post or have decades of experience, your voice matters.

How Long Will It Take?

The survey may take up to 30 minutes to complete. We appreciate that your time is valuable, but your experiences are essential in making sure nursing voices are fully heard and represented. By participating, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter a draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

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Share your voice to help shape the future of nursing in breast care.

Share your voice to help shape the future of nursing in breast care and enter our draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher!

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