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.
Key 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: Supports 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 prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We deliver high standards of patient care to private patients and the NHS. Facilities include 44 en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre, plus physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. Located in Woodingdean, east Brighton, with easy access by rail and road and free parking.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: JR0088958
Job locations: Warren Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 6DX; Brighton, BN2 6DX
Employer details
Nuffield Health
Address: Warren Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 6DX, Brighton, BN2 6DX
Employer's website: https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com
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