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Job overview
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the breast cancer nursing team as Clinical Nurse Specialist. If you thrive on a challenge and feel that you can make a difference to the care of cancer patients, this post may be for you. We offer one- stop diagnostic clinics every day, ensuring that patients with breast malignancies and those with benign disease receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment pathway. Our breast surgeons offer a range of oncoplastic procedures, working closely with other providers in the network. The multi-disciplinary team provides seamless care to all patients from diagnosis through treatment to living with and beyond cancer; care is underpinned throughout by care form specialist nurses
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience in caring for a wide variety of patients, including those referred from breast screening, second opinions alongside those presenting symptomatically. You will be involved in developing nursing practice with a particular focus on enhancing recovery from breast surgery as well as developing services to meet the survivorship and rehabilitative aspects of cancer care.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and relevant post registration experience. You will be required to have significant experience in the field of breast cancer nursing. We require someone who can work both autonomously and as part of a team with excellent communication skills been essential. You must have appropriate post registration qualification and experience.
If you have experience of breast surgery or cancer care and are committed to providing excellence within a multi-disciplinary team, we would be delighted to hear from you. IN return we can offer opportunities to develop your career in a professional and supportive environment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women’s health
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients how to manage their conditions and raise awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice and cancer nursing
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Time management and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to cover the service in a flexible positive approach.
- Regular of own limitations and personally mature
Desirable
- The ability to manage stressful situations.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Completion of degree
- Post registration qualification in Breast Care
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Leadership Course
- Level 2 Psychological Skills training
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Care with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (Maternity leave cover). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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