Breast Oncology CNS: Lead Patient Care & Pathway Navigator

GEH; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing pool

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Breast Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with secondary breast cancer and those receiving neoadjuvant treatment. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive MDT, with a focus on holistic assessment, care coordination, symptom management, and patient experience across the cancer pathway.

The successful candidate will provide expert advice and education to patients and families,

Qualifications

• NMC registration and ongoing professional development.
• Diploma or degree in nursing; study to degree level.
• Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake.
• Post-registration training in cancer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for patients undergoing neo-adjuvant/adjuvant treatment and those with secondary breast cancer.
• Deliver specialist clinical care and psychological support via nurse-led clinics and remote consultations.
• Coordinate referrals and signpost to services; contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Breast Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with secondary breast cancer and those receiving neoadjuvant treatment. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive MDT, with a focus on holistic assessment, care coordination, symptom management, and patient experience across the cancer pathway.

The successful candidate will provide expert advice and education to patients and families,