Breast Care CNS: Expert Nursing & Patient Pathway Lead

Bupa; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff restaurant access

Travel/transport loan

Private healthcare

Bike loan

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

New Victoria Hospital, part of Bupa, is seeking a Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their established Breast Service. The role focuses on delivering expert clinical care, guidance, and emotional support to patients with breast cancer and benign conditions throughout their treatment journey.

The CNS will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients from diagnosis through recovery, and contribute to breast care pathways, training, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Breast Care Course qualification.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Previous experience working as a Breast Care Nurse.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to CPD and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with breast cancer and breast diseases.
• Conduct holistic needs assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Provide psychological support and information to patients and families.
• Support and develop breast care pathways in line with NICE guidance and quality indicators.
• Assist in consultant-led breast outpatient clinics and one-stop clinics.
• Undertake pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.
• Act as a specialist resource providing education and clinical advice.
• Participate in Breast MDT, governance activities, audits and service improvements.

Skills

Breast care experience

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

CPD/Professional development

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

New Victoria Hospital, part of Bupa, is seeking a Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their established Breast Service. The role focuses on delivering expert clinical care, guidance, and emotional support to patients with breast cancer and benign conditions throughout their treatment journey.

The CNS will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients from diagnosis through recovery, and contribute to breast care pathways, training, and quality improvement