At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to patients throughout their breast cancer journey.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient-centred services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered nurse with experience in breast cancer care and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
The Breast Care Nurse plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by breast disease. Acting as a key point of contact throughout the patient pathway, the post holder provides specialist clinical support, information, and emotional reassurance from diagnosis through treatment, follow‑up and survivorship. The role supports organisational objectives by helping to deliver safe, patient‑centred services, reducing anxiety and ensuring care aligns with national standards and best practice.
Registered Adult Nurse with experience in breast cancer care and a background in oncology, surgery, or a leadership role, with the ability to provide expert clinical, emotional, and informational support to patients across the breast cancer pathway. Strong evidence of advanced communication, assessment, and coordination skills to support patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the Breast Care Nursing team, supporting service priorities and organisational quality and safety objectives. Awareness and understanding of wider Trust pressures, including demand management, performance targets, and service improvement priorities, with the ability to work proactively and flexibly within these constraints. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs, including covering agreed clinic times and participating in service development activity.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register.
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at Level 6.
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies.
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
Desirable criteria:
- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies.
- Counselling qualification.
- Palliative care course.
Trust Values and Behaviours
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We are committed to an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered.
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist in Southampton employer: University Hospital Southampton
As a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will join a dedicated team that prioritises high-quality, compassionate care for patients navigating their breast cancer journey. Our organisation fosters a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration, offering ample opportunities for professional development and training in a dynamic healthcare environment. Located in a community-focused setting, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
University Hospital Southampton Recruitment Team
