University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
The closing date is 21 May 2026.
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
The Breast Care Nurse plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by breast disease.
Acting as a key point of contact throughout the patient pathway, the post holder provides specialist clinical support, information, and emotional reassurance from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, and survivorship.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary breast team, the Breast Care Nurse contributes directly to improving patient experience and outcomes by promoting informed decision‑making, coordinating care, and advocating for patients' needs.
The role supports organisational objectives by helping to deliver safe, patient‑centred services, reducing anxiety, and ensuring care is aligned with national standards and best practice.
The post holder reports to the Lead Breast Care Nurse and works in close collaboration with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals.
The role involves close teamwork within the Breast Care Nursing team and liaison with wider hospital and community services to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients and their families.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
* Registered Adult Nurse with experience in breast cancer care and a background in oncology, surgery, or a leadership role, with the ability to provide expert clinical, emotional, and informational support to patients across the breast cancer pathway.
* Strong evidence of advanced communication, assessment, and coordination skills to support patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the Breast Care Nursing team, supporting service priorities and organisational quality and safety objectives.
* Awareness and understanding of wider Trust pressures, including demand management, performance targets, and service improvement priorities, with the ability to work proactively and flexibly within these constraints.
* Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs, including covering agreed clinic times and participating in service development activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
* Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
* Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
* Counselling qualification
* Palliative care course
Trust Values and Behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
Salary
Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.
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