Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast
The closing date is 12 June 2026
Provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise, delivering high-quality information, support and advice to patients, their families and carers, while acting as a key resource for the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to the coordination of patient care to ensure a seamless and consistent experience throughout the patient pathway. Play a central role in reviewing and developing services to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the patient group.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience within the speciality, supporting clinical leadership and contributing to education within the scope of practice. Lead and participate in clinical audit and research activities to monitor, maintain and improve standards of care. Undertake clinical procedures, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, in line with the responsibilities of the specialist role.
Main duties of the job
Within this role you will be provide specialist advice and support using advanced listening and counselling skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when delivering verbal and written information on diagnosis, prognosis and care.
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care, and attend regular breast MDT meetings.
Offer holistic support to patients diagnosed through the Symptomatic Breast Service, acting as an accessible point of contact and providing a reliable telephone advice service for concerns relating to symptoms and treatment.
Support patients and their families with education, guidance and appropriate resources, enabling informed decision-making and respecting patient rights at all times.
Act as a patient advocate, facilitating understanding of treatment options, including participation in clinical trials, while maintaining evidence-based practice.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and Breast Care Nurses to contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways and to ensure a comprehensive service that delivers optimal outcomes for patients with breast disease.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Pin
* Mentor Preparation Programme or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
* Two years post-reg experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
* Experience at least one year in an acute healthcare setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
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