Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver expert nursing support for breast cancer patients. The role involves managing patient care, supporting nurse-led clinics, and enhancing service development. Ideal candidates should possess relevant expertise and excellent counseling skills. Applicants are encouraged to express their interest before the application deadline on 8 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist breast nursing expertise.
• Ability to assess, treat and manage breast cancer patients.
• Counseling and listening skills for patient support.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist breast nursing expertise and support.
• Manage a caseload of patients with breast cancer.
• Support the development of nurse-led clinics.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To provide specialist breast nursing expertise and support, clinical assessment and education to patients carers and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To assess, treat and manage a caseload of patients with breast cancer.
• Ensure there is continuity in the care for patients throughout the cancer pathway
• To act as an expert resource within the Breast Unit and throughout the patient journey.
• To assist with service developments, participate in and initiate research projects and provide education to improve the knowledge and skills of all staff that interact with the breast cancer patient.
• To support the development of nurse led follow up clinics as per protocol
• To manage and run nurse led clinics
• Participate in health education programmes
• To inform and counsel patients about treatment choices
• To provide a support network for patients assessed through the South Essex Breast Screening Service
• To actively participate in After Treatment, Moving On sessions and Stratified / Open Access follow up.
• To offer and provide specialist advice through listening and counselling skills.
• To deputise for the lead breast CNS when necessary; to assist in the establishment of nurse led clinics and implement new initiatives within the service.
• Identify objectives in conjunction with the Lead breast CNS, thus ensuring the continuing development of the service
• Implement new initiatives where possible, in line with expertise and the business demands of the Unit
• Positively support the concept of change within the unit by contributing ideas for the improvement of services and patient care

Vision and Aspirations

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Application

Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025