Clinical Nurse Specialist - Macmillan Unit

NHS Jobs; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Macmillan Unit to guide patients through their breast cancer pathway under supervision. The role focuses on holistic patient care, MDT collaboration, and coordinating care across diagnostics and treatment milestones.

The CNS will act as a key worker, provide information on treatment options and side effects, and signpost to psychosocial and charitable support services, while ensuring accurate records and seamless care

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact and supportive guide for patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment milestones.
• Assist in carrying out physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs assessments (HNA) using evidence-based practice.
• Support nurse-led clinics, assist with patient triage, help coordinate appointments for diagnostics, surgery, or SACT, and maintain accurate records.
• Provide clear, empathetic information regarding treatment options and side effects, signpost patients to support services.

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Macmillan Unit

To act as a supportive key worker and clinical team member, guiding patients through their breast cancer pathway under the supervision of senior nurses and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Key Worker Support: Act as a point of contact and supportive guide for patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment milestones.
• Holistic Assessments: Assist in carrying out physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs assessments (HNA) using evidence-based practice.
• Clinic & Care Coordination: Support nurse-led clinics, assist with patient triage, help coordinate appointments for diagnostics, surgery, or SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy), and maintain accurate electronic/written records.
• Information & Signposting: Provide clear, empathetic information regarding treatment options and side effects, and signpost patients to charitable, psychological, or community support services.
• MDT Collaboration: Attend and participate in local team meetings when lead Breast CNS is not able to attend, relaying patient concerns to senior CNS staff, consultants, and palliative care teams.