Metastatic Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 or Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to support and enhance the delivery of high quality, patient centred care within our breast service at UHD, with a particular focus in patients with metastatic disease. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with relevant oncology experience to develop their clinical expertise, leadership skills and make a real impact on patients living with a complex diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer and provide support to patients and their carers/families from diagnosis, throughout treatment and ongoing supportive care.

As a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), you will act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical advice, care coordiantion and psychological support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This advert is for a full-time permanent position.

The post is suitable for either:

• An experienced Band 6 nurse wishing to develop into a CNS role or

• An established Band 7 CNS looking to further their specialist practice

You will work closely with oncology consultants, CNS’s, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy and other health care professionals to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care.

This role is based in Poole Hospital but will involve times of cross site working.

This role is Band 6 or Band 7 depending on experience

This role required NMC Registration.

Interview date  - 25th June 2026

Main duties of the job

Depending on banding, responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a key worker for patients across the metastatic breast pathway

• Running nurse led clinics (band 7)

• Supporting patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)

• Coordinating MDT discussions and contributing to treatment planning

• Delivering patient education and survivorship support

• Leading or participating in audit, service improvement and pathway development

• Support clinical trials and research

• Delivering specialist nursing care to patients with metastatic breast cancer

• Supporting patients through the pathway, treatment options and palliative phases

• Lead on patient education, symptom management and holistic needs assessment

• Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families and staff

• Contribute to service improvement, audit and the development of pathways

Band 7 applicants will be expected to demonstrate autonomous clinical decision making and leadership within the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential (band 6)

• registered nurse

• experience in oncology

• evidence of continuing professional development

• excellent communication and organisational skills

Additional for Band 7

• Significant post registration experience in oncology with some breast experience

• Experience managing a complex caseload

• evidence of service development or audit involvement

• non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake)

• masters level study or working towards

Appointment at Band 6 will be made for candidates who demonstrate the core skills required for the CNS role. Progression to Band 7 will be supported through completion of agreed competencies within an 18-24 month framework.

For in depth detail please see attached job description