Breast Cancer CNS — Flexible, Impactful Care Leader

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced family leave

Flexible health benefits

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is recruiting a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver highly personalised care across the breast cancer pathway. You’ll provide expert support, coordinate care and empower patients and families through their treatment journey.

We welcome applicants from experienced Senior Nurses (Band 6) with substantial breast, surgical oncology or clinical oncology experience who are keen to advance into a dedicated CNS role.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience as Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, or significant Band 6 experience in breast services, surgical oncology or clinical oncology.
• Strong understanding of the breast cancer pathway and experience supporting patients with complex clinical and emotional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to support patients through sensitive conversations.
• A recognised breast care qualification is desirable but not essential; framework for specialist CNS development is offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with breast cancer, providing continuity of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
• Deliver holistic assessments, expert clinical advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Work with consultants, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex treatment pathways and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Advocate for patients within multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development.
• Provide cross-site support for the Breast CNS Team at The Wilmslow Hospital when required.

Skills

NMC registration

Breast cancer CNS experience

Band 6 Senior Nurse experience

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (UK)

Breast care qualification (desirable)

Job description

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is recruiting a Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver highly personalised care across the breast cancer pathway. You’ll provide expert support, coordinate care and empower patients and families through their treatment journey.

We welcome applicants from experienced Senior Nurses (Band 6) with substantial breast, surgical oncology or clinical oncology experience who are keen to advance into a dedicated CNS role.