Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for a Breast Care Nurse specialist to come and work with us for 21 hours per week. The Breast Care Nurse plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by breast disease. Acting as a key point of contact throughout the patient pathway, the post holder provides specialist clinical support, information and emotional reassurance from diagnosis through treatment, follow‑up and survivorship.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary breast team, the Breast Care Nurse contributes directly to improving patient experience and outcomes by promoting informed decision‑making, coordinating care and advocating for patients’ needs.

The role supports organisational objectives by helping to deliver safe, patient‑centred services, reducing anxiety and ensuring care is aligned with national standards and best practice. The post holder reports to the Lead Breast Care Nurse and works in close collaboration with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and allied health professionals. The role involves close teamwork within the Breast Care Nursing team and liaison with wider hospital and community services to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients and their families.

• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to patients with breast disease.
• Serve as the key point of contact across the patient pathway, from diagnosis to survivorship.
• Provide specialist clinical support, information and emotional reassurance.
• Contribute to improving patient experience and outcomes through informed decision‑making.
• Coordinate care and advocate for patients’ needs within the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and allied health professionals.
• Engage in close teamwork with the Breast Care Nursing team and liaise with wider hospital and community services for holistic care.
• Support organisational objectives by delivering safe, patient‑centred services aligned with national standards and best practice.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts. Located on the south coast with direct rail links to London and an international airport, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast nearby.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.