Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Darlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Breast Cancer specialist nursing team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. You will provide specialist nursing care and collaborate with consultants and oncologists, ensuring high standards of clinical care.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience, preferably in oncology or breast surgery.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Support service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

First-Degree Qualification in Nursing

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join the Breast Cancer specialist nursing team. You will be based predominantly at Darlington Memorial Hospital, with some trust-wide working involved.

You will receive excellent training, development, and support, providing specialist nursing and clinical support for the specialty.

Ideally, you will have a background in oncology or breast surgery, and you will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be involved in delivering specialist breast cancer nursing care in collaboration with Breast Surgery Consultants, Oncologists, and other team members.

Please contact Heather Thexton, Macmillan Cancer Educator, at 07385 397419 or [e-mail] for further information.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), delivering expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating a seamless service, ensuring high standards of clinical care, and facilitating access to multidisciplinary resources through clinical practice, caseload management, education, research, audit, and professional activities.

The role involves active participation in the breast MDT and close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Support for the existing Breast Cancer CNS team is also expected.

The post-holder will promote safe, competent, evidence-based practice within the clinical governance framework and national objectives.

About us

Applicants must accept an interview slot in the system to proceed, even if previously arranged with the manager.

You must produce all essential certificates as per the person specification to complete pre-employment checks.

Our services are provided from Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham, and other community settings, including over 80 community-based locations and patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted: 06 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: C9439-2526-0073

Location: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX

Job description

As a Cancer CNS, your primary purpose is to provide guidance, support, and treatment based on advanced knowledge to patients, carers, and health professionals regarding breast cancer.

The Macmillan Band 6 Breast Cancer CNS will:

• Support the existing Breast CNS team to deliver excellent patient care
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Be responsible for clinical decision-making and management of your caseload
• Provide ongoing support and information within various care settings
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs and support policy implementation
• Ensure high standards of personalized care
• Act as a key worker for your caseload
• Support service improvement initiatives

Skills required include:

• Registered nurse with a first-degree qualification in nursing
• Significant post-registration experience, preferably in the specialty
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Compliance with NMC standards and codes
• Strong organizational and time management skills

You will work as part of the wider Breast Cancer team to support safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.