Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications to join the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team at the Parapet.
Supported by the Band 8a Cross-Site Team lead, the successful post holder will provide leadership and development opportunities for the local breast nursing service, although ad hoc cross-site support at Frimley park hospital, Camberley is also an expectation.
They will be responsible for managing the Band 6 CNS team. Together, the team support patients diagnosed with a primary breast cancer, in all aspects of care co-ordination and service delivery.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring an excellent experience of care for breast cancer patients, acting as keyworker linking with the treating surgical and oncology teams and offering strong patient advocacy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an forward-thinking senior nurse who is highly motivated to develop quality improvement opportunities in breast cancer services.
The post-holder will manage junior members of the team and act as keyworker for breast cancer patients, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings. They will also act as patient advocate and provide ongoing support for patients and their families.
The post-holder will continually support, develop and evaluate the Breast Cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework.
The successful applicant will develop and deliver a comprehensive nurse-led service that is holistic in its approach, evidence based and meets the individual needs of breast cancer patients. The post requires the ability to work autonomously within a well-established, cohesive nursing team.
The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the clinical nurse specialist which includes: clinical practice, management, education, research and audit, taking into account the national cancer agenda and its impact on service delivery. They will also co-ordinate care by providing a point of access, including rapid re-entry into the system for those people who have completed treatment who are identified as having urgent or specialist needs.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the 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.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, 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.
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Details Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SF127
Job locations
The parapet
St leonards Road
windsor
SL4 3DP
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Degree in nursing and current NMC registration
* Breast/oncology/palliative care qualification
* Leadership / project management qualification
* Teaching or Mentorship qualification
Desirable
* Advanced communication skills training/Sage & Thyme, Psychology Level 2
* Physical assessment skills
* Psychology Level 2 training
* NMP qualification
* Prosthesis fitting qualification
Experience Essential
* Management/leadership experience
* Band 6 CNS experience
* Experience delivering nurse-led clinics
* Breast cancer / oncology / SACT / palliative care experience
Desirable
* Band 7 CNS experience
* Experience in MDT working
* Team Management experience
Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of national cancer strategy and guidelines
* Previous patient education / support / counselling skills
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
* Involvement in research and audit
* Breast prosthesis fitting experience
* Service improvement and report writing
Special Requirements Essential
* Willingness and ability to travel cross site, including to Parapet, Windsor
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Degree in nursing and current NMC registration
* Breast/oncology/palliative care qualification
* Leadership / project management qualification
* Teaching or Mentorship qualification
Desirable
* Advanced communication skills training/Sage & Thyme, Psychology Level 2
* Physical assessment skills
* Psychology Level 2 training
* NMP qualification
* Prosthesis fitting qualification
Experience Essential
* Management/leadership experience
* Band 6 CNS experience
* Experience delivering nurse-led clinics
* Breast cancer / oncology / SACT / palliative care experience
Desirable
* Band 7 CNS experience
* Experience in MDT working
* Team Management experience
Skills & Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of national cancer strategy and guidelines
* Previous patient education / support / counselling skills
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
* Involvement in research and audit
* Breast prosthesis fitting experience
* Service improvement and report writing
Special Requirements Essential
* Willingness and ability to travel cross site, including to Parapet, Windsor
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The parapet
St leonards Road
windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The parapet
St leonards Road
windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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