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Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist


Location
Breast unit, Royal united hospital
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Profession
Clinical nurse specialist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Internal Secondments will be considered
Posted Date
14 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has been made for a motivated candidate to apply for a role of Breast care CNS band 6, wanting to make a difference to patients with breast related problems.

The Breast team at The Royal United Hospitals Bath have a reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. This post has recently become available and represents an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and well-regarded team.

Knowledge and previous experience within breast surgery or cancer care is advantageous to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will be a skilled,expert breast care nurse, and a core member of the Breast unit multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients with breast surgical or oncological issues. You will possess or develop the skills, competence, expertise and clinical decision-making abilities required to co-ordinate treatment for breast patients.

You will provide clinical leadership for the development of integrated patient pathways in the team, which are in line with recognised best practice and evidence base, working closely with stakeholders and care providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist clinical experience within a surgical/Oncology ward/Department

Desirable

  • Significant experience at band 5

Educational qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant CPD courses

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical practice within the breast care speciality

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This advert is for Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Breast unit, Royal united hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Internal Secondments will be considered. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.

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