# Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/408e06a3-d1ae-41db-909d-504ea9af6e6f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/408e06a3-d1ae-41db-909d-504ea9af6e6f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rotherham Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-24T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T09:15:36.033Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9165-26-09-100 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9165-26-09-100/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9165-26-09-100 - **Employer website:** https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Permanent, 36 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen The Trust for a Clinical Nurse Specialists Band 6 within the already established Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will act as an advocate for patient care, providing seamless and timely management for patients who are suspected or diagnosed with a breast Cancer. This fast paced and varied role requires an individual who shows a methodical approach to patient assessment who will work alongside the Band 7 CNS and the wider team to support patients, providing an individualised plan of care, delivering a high-quality service and ensure the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both patients and other health care professionals. We are looking for an individual to work alongside the existing team, who is caring and shows enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both patients and the wider MDT whilst working cohesively within the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks / objectives. This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass the above and meet the essential criteria in the person specification. ### Main duties of the job The main purpose of the role will be to provide personalised support for patients diagnosed with a Breast Cancer. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse working at Band 5/6 with a keen interest in Cancer services. You must be able to show the ability to provide specialist holistic support and treatment whilst co-ordinating services and personalising the cancer pathway for patients from diagnosis, through treatment. You will work closely with the wider team and must be able to forge good working relations. Be able to provide essential data/audit collection to the Band 7 CNS and be able to present this information as requested to others. Act as an advocate for patient care, be able to liaise with multiple professionals across both TRFT and other partners. We would welcome informal discussion with all candidates prior to application/interview ### About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. ### Details - Date posted: 14 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata/per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9165-26-09-100 - Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of local and national guidelines - Risk management awareness ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant post-registration experience, at Band 5 or above - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team - Experience of working alongside other MDT colleagues in supporting patients **Desirable** - Experience of teaching - Experience of audit and research - Experience of using different information systems i.e. Meditech/ICE - Experience of data collection/analysis ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered General Nurse - Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway - Evidence of continued professional development **Desirable** - Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work toward - Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards - Clinical Psychology Level 2 ### Skills and abilities **Essential** - IT literate - Ability to motivate self and others - Ability to use own initiative and to work autonomously and as part of a team - Flexible/ positive attitude to working - Teaching and presentation skills ### Professional Registration **Essential** - Please enter NMC pin ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.