Breast Cancer CNS

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist to play a pivotal role within our established breast cancer service. We are seeking a nurse with a solid foundation in breast cancer care, ideally with around 2 years relevant specialist experience, who is confident supporting patients across the full pathway from diagnosis through treatment and follow up.

You will be a consistent and trusted presence for patients and their families, providing expert clinical guidance, education, and compassionate support at what is often a highly challenging time. Working closely with leading consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will act as a central point of contact, helping to coordinate care and ensure a seamless patient experience.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, including the delivery of nurse led clinics and follow up services, alongside active involvement in service development, audit, and quality improvement. This post is well suited to a clinician who values continuity of care, clinical credibility, and long-term professional development within a respected cancer service.

Our Breast Services sit within The London Clinic's renowned Cancer Services department, providing specialist care across surgical and non-surgical oncology pathways. The breast team works closely with our multi-disciplinary colleagues to deliver holistic, evidence-based care that meets the highest national and international standards.

Key Duties:

• Act as the primary specialist nurse for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, providing expert clinical care, education, and ongoing support.
• Deliver nurse led clinics including follow up, survivorship, and rapid access services.
• Undertake specialist assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide pre and post-operative counselling, including prosthesis fitting and body image support.
• Attend and actively contribute to MDT meetings to ensure coordinated care.
• Support service development through audit, research, and quality improvement activity.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to junior staff, students, and new CNS colleagues.

Skills and Experience:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years in breast cancer or oncology nursing.
• First-level specialist breast care qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in oncology or breast care nursing.
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information to patients and families.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing complex patient cases.
• Desirable: Independent/Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• MSc or working towards in a relevant field.
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Benefits:

• We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and excellent career development opportunities.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• A range of retail discounts.
• Excellent career development pathways and access to further education.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something truly meaningful in oncology care. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates apply. The advert may close early once the post is filled, so early application is encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.