Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist

Transformation Unit; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist (Band 7) based in Bournemouth with possible Poole coverage. The role requires NMC registration, oncology experience, and strong coordination skills to support patients through the cancer pathway.

The post emphasizes timely investigations, compassionate care, and collaborative team working, with the possibility of Band 6 or 7 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN)
• Accredited SACT course (Band 7)
• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and SACT competency
• Recognised nursing qualification at degree or higher (Band 7)
• Post reg qualification in oncology (Band 7)
• Enhanced assessment skills (Band 7)
• Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
• Evidence of continual professional development

Responsibilities

• Base location: Bournemouth with possible coverage in Poole
• Support patients throughout the Metastatic Breast Cancer pathway, ensuring timely investigations and appointments
• Advise on symptom management and act as patient advocate
• Read full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed duties

Skills

Oncology nursing

SACT knowledge

Advanced communication

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Main area Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 153-SP06894

Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site UHD-Bournemouth Town Bournemouth Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pr Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/11/2026

Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist

Band 7

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Metastatic breast Cancer Nurse Specialist Team. We are looking for someone to join the team in Bournemouth and work alongside the professionals within our Breast service looking after patients with secondary breast cancer.

This post will be based in Bournemouth but there may be a need to work in Poole to cover. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) CNS Team. This post will support the patient throughout the MBC Pathway. This includes ensuring timeliness of investigations and appointments through the pathway with awareness of Cancer Waiting Time Targets, present at Breaking Bad News, offering support and information regarding diagnosis and treatment, being the patients advocate and advising on symptom management.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis and has oncology experience in their portfolio. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

This post will be offered at Band 6 OR Band 7 dependent on experience of the candidate. Both job descriptions are attached

This role requires NMC Registration

Base Location : Bournemouth

Interview date: Thursday, 12th November 2026

Main duties of the job

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse [RGN]
• Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Accredited SACT course (for Band 7)
• Recognised nursing qualification at degree (or higher for Band 7)
• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency
• Advanced communication skills
• Psychological Level 2 training
• Post reg qualification in oncology (Band 7)
• Enhanced assessment skills (Band 7)

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable breast/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
• Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
• Experience working within oncology (experience as Band 6 or above for Band 7)
• experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments
• Experience of triaging and managing actuely unwell cancer patients (Band 7)
• experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences

• IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• good organisational skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Proven evidence of good organisational skills

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.