Metastatic Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated senior cancer nurse to support metastatic breast cancer patients at Frimley Park hospital. The role includes acting as a Keyworker, improving care standards, and requires extensive nursing experience in breast oncology and palliative care. Candidates should have at least a nursing degree and be willing to work towards a Master's level. Flexible working patterns are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in breast oncology and palliative care.
• Previous experience at Band 7 nurse level.
• Commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Act as Keyworker and advocate for metastatic breast cancer patients.
• Develop and evaluate the Metastatic Breast Cancer Service.
• Work independently within a collaborative team.

Skills

Breast oncology

Palliative care

Advanced communication skills

Case management

Education

Degree in nursing

Willingness to work towards Masters level

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior cancer nurse who is passionate about metastatic breast cancer to support metastatic breast cancer patients attending Frimley Park hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work cross site.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will act as Keyworker and advocate for metastatic breast cancer patients, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
• The post-holder will continually develop, implement and evaluate the Metastatic Breast Cancer Service to maintain and improve high standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework.
• The post-holder will be a clinical expert in breast cancer and palliative care, with excellent communication skills.
• The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.
• The post-holder will establish services with the aim of providing support and early referral to associated services for metastatic breast cancer patients, to include those undergoing cancer treatments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applications are invited from experienced nurses with extensive experience in breast oncology, SACT and palliative care.
• Previous experience of a specialist nursing post at Band 7 level is essential.
• You should be educated to degree level and willing to work towards Masters level.
• You should be willing to develop your academic and clinical practice and be committed to continuing education.
• You should have advanced communication skills and experience of managing a caseload of patients.

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Work and Flexibility

We know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Additional Information

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This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025