Overview
Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work. Up to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Direct Patient Care: Provides specialized nursing care to breast cancer patients, including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care throughout the cancer pathway.
* Support and Education: Offers emotional support, education, and information to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and side effect management.
* Advocacy: Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are met and they have access to appropriate resources.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with the breast care team, including surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and seamless care.
* Consultant Clinics: Support consultant led clinics, providing follow-up care, managing symptoms, and addressing patient concerns.
* Service Development: Participates in service development initiatives to improve breast cancer care and patient outcomes.
* Education and Training: Provides education and support to other healthcare professionals, including nurses and students.
* Research and Audit: May participate in research and audit activities to advance knowledge and improve practice.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
* Significant post-registration clinical experience, particularly in breast cancer care.
* Advanced knowledge and skills in breast cancer care.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience in patient education and support.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Willingness to participate in service development and research.
About us
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital. We work with leading medical Consultants to provide high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.
Details
* Date posted: 29 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: JR0092277
* Job locations: Warren Road Brighton East Sussex BN2 6DX, Brighton, BN2 6DX
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