Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Chelsea, South West London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
The Royal Marsden Private care breast team are looking for an experienced, dynamic nurse who is passionate about the patient experience and the delivery of high-quality patient-focused care. This post is a band 7 Clinical Nurse specialist role, which is based across site.Private care at the Royal Marsden includes 3 sites Sutton, Chelsea and Cavendish Square. This role will mainly be based in Chelsea and Cavendish Square.The post involves acting as a keyworker to patients diagnosed with primary and metastatic breast cancer and providing support and information throughout their cancer pathway, as well as participation in service development. Successful candidates will have post registration experience and have knowledge in breast surgery, oncology and ideally, having some palliative care knowledge and skills managing patients with advancing disease. Advanced communication skills are essential.Please contact Karen Millar for further information regarding this vacancy.Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist-Karen.millar@rmh.nhs.uk (Tel No 0208 661 3967)Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty. In addition the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust, the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the specialty.1.1 To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient withbreast cancer acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.1.2 To take responsibility for own evidence based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within Breast cancer care1.3 To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.1.4 To provide informal and formal teaching, e.g. academic courses provided by the School of Nursing.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-P801Job locationsRoyal Marsden ChelseaChelseaSW3 6JJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:2.1 To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.2.2 To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughout their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical Nurse Specialist2.3 In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.2.4 In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.2.5 To manage an agreed caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group and acting as the key worker where appropriate. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:2.1 To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.2.2 To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughout their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical Nurse Specialist2.3 In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.2.4 In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.2.5 To manage an agreed caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group and acting as the key worker where appropriate.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
  • Qualification in oncology or speciality
  • Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
  • Recognised teaching qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
  • Experience in Clinical Management
  • Evidence of relevant teaching experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
SkillsDesirable
  • Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to motivate others
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
  • Qualification in oncology or speciality
  • Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
  • Recognised teaching qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
  • Experience in Clinical Management
  • Evidence of relevant teaching experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
SkillsDesirable
  • Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to motivate others

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