Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 15 July 2026.

Breast Care Nurse specialist to work 21 hours per week.

Plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by breast disease.

Acts as key point of contact throughout the patient pathway, providing specialist clinical support, information, and emotional reassurance from diagnosis through treatment, follow‑up, and survivorship.

Works with the multidisciplinary breast team, promoting informed decision‑making, coordinating care, and advocating for patients' needs.

Reports to the Lead Breast Care Nurse and collaborates with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, allied health professionals, and community services.

• Registered adult nurse with experience in breast cancer care and background in oncology, surgery, or a leadership role.
• Provide expert clinical, emotional and informational support across the breast cancer pathway.
• Strong communication, assessment and coordination skills to support patients, families and multidisciplinary team.
• Work autonomously while contributing effectively to the Breast Care Nursing team.
• Understand and manage Trust pressures, including demand management and service improvement priorities.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, covering agreed clinic times and participating in service development activity.

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register.
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6.
• Post‑registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies.
• Extensive post‑registration experience within specialist area.
• Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies.
• Counselling qualification.
• Palliative care course.

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check.

Application will be reviewed for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.