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Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location
Leeds, England
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Profession
Clinical nurse specialist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 May 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job summary

Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the Breast Care Nursing Team Macmillan-adopted at St Jamess Hospital. We are a friendly, professional, and supportive team who take pride in delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will support patients diagnosed with primary and metastatic breast cancer, providing holistic care and acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. You will work collaboratively within the breast care team and alongside a range of professionals and services. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. You will receive comprehensive in-house training and support, with the opportunity to develop and manage your own caseload over time. A willingness to learn, respond to feedback, and undertake further training is essential.

Main duties of the job

Why you should join our Team The breast care nurses work within a well-established, highly skilled, and supportive wider specialist breast team, including oncology, where all are dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming environment where teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect are at the core of everything we do. There is a strong sense of collaboration and shared purpose, aiming to give our patients seamless, high-quality care throughout their cancer journey. We value each team members contribution and foster an atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to develop, learn, and grow. Our team offers a rewarding and varied role, with opportunities to build specialist knowledge, develop clinical expertise, and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families. You will be supported through comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. If you are looking to join a team that is committed, hard-working, and genuinely supportive where you can feel valued and take pride in the care you deliver, this is an excellent opportunity to apply.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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