Job summary
A breast cancer diagnosis can be one of the most challenging times in a person's life. As a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Christie Private Care, you will play a vital role in providing expert clinical guidance, emotional support and personalised care to patients and their families throughout every stage of their cancer journey.
Working within one of the UK's leading cancer centres, you will manage a specialist caseload, coordinate complex treatment pathways and act as a key point of contact from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. You will work closely with consultants, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive outstanding, compassionate and seamless care.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to further develop their expertise. We also welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Senior Nurses with substantial experience in breast care, surgical oncology or clinical oncology who are ready to progress into a specialist CNS role.
At HCA Healthcare UK, we are committed to developing our nurses. For the right candidate, we offer a structured Clinical Nurse Specialist development pathway, including training, mentorship and ongoing professional development to support your growth and future career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a specialist caseload of patients with breast cancer, ensuring continuity of care and a high-quality patient experience throughout the treatment pathway.
- Undertaking holistic assessments and delivering personalised care plans that address patients' physical, psychological and emotional needs.
- Providing specialist clinical advice, education and support to patients, families and carers, helping them make informed decisions about their treatment and care.
- Acting as a dedicated point of contact for patients, ensuring timely access to information, support services and interventions when required.
- Working collaboratively with consultants, surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate complex treatment pathways and achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
- Representing and advocating for patients within multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure their needs and preferences are reflected in care plans.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing enhancement of breast cancer services.
- Supporting patient safety, clinical governance and evidence-based practice within the department.
- Working closely with the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team across both The Christie Private Care and The Wilmslow Hospital, providing cross-site support during periods of absence and increased service demand to ensure continuity of care.
About us
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers, caring for patients across a network of world-class hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist services. Through a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centred care, we work alongside some of the country's most experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding healthcare outcomes.
The Christie Private Care, a partnership between HCA Healthcare UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, is a state-of-the-art cancer centre in Manchester dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients with cancer. Combining cutting-edge technology with highly specialised expertise, The Christie Private Care offers patients access to leading cancer treatments within a compassionate and supportive environment.
At HCA Healthcare UK, we are committed to investing in our people. Whether you are an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist or looking to progress into a specialist role, you will have access to industry-leading training, development opportunities and a supportive team culture that enables you to thrive professionally and personally.
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
A breast cancer diagnosis can be one of the most challenging times in a person's life. As a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at The Christie Private Care, you will play a vital role in providing expert clinical guidance, emotional support and personalised care to patients and their families throughout every stage of their cancer journey.
Working within one of the UK's leading cancer centres, you will act as a key worker for patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. You will manage a specialist caseload, coordinate complex treatment pathways and provide specialist advice that enables patients to make informed decisions about their care. You will work closely with consultants, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive seamless, compassionate and outstanding care. This role will also involve close collaboration with the Breast CNS Team at The Wilmslow Hospital, providing cross-site support when required. The role profile and responsibilities are based on the Clinical Nurse Specialist framework outlined in
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to further develop their specialist practice. We also welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Senior Nurses with significant breast, surgical oncology or clinical oncology experience who are looking to progress into a specialist CNS role.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:
- Act as a key worker and consistent point of contact for patients throughout the breast cancer pathway.
- Manage a specialist caseload, coordinating care and ensuring patients have access to appropriate support, information and services.
- Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans that address physical, emotional, psychological and practical needs.
- Provide expert specialist advice, education and emotional support to patients, families and carers.
- Support patients to understand complex clinical information and make informed decisions regarding their treatment and care.
- Work collaboratively with consultants, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex treatment pathways.
- Advocate for patients within multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure their needs and preferences are represented.
- Signpost patients to appropriate support services, charities, rehabilitation programmes and survivorship resources.
- Promote self-management and support patients to live well during and beyond cancer treatment.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, clinical audits and research initiatives.
- Support the delivery of patient education programmes and provide specialist education to healthcare professionals.
- Lead on escalating clinical concerns appropriately and contribute to clinical governance activities and incident reviews.
- Maintain effective communication across all providers involved in the patient's care pathway.
- Provide cross-site support to breast cancer services at both The Christie Private Care and The Wilmslow Hospital when required. These duties align with the core CNS responsibilities outlined within
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Degree-level qualification in Nursing or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant post-registration education in oncology, breast care or a related specialty, or a willingness to undertake specialist training.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Breast Care Nursing qualification.
- Oncology or Cancer Nursing qualification.
- Advanced Communication Skills training.
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Master's level study or working towards an advanced clinical qualification.
- Experience in research, audit or service development within cancer services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
HCA Healthcare UK
Address
The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist employer: HCA Healthcare UK
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