Job summary
A Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist job opportunity has arisen within our Breast CNS Team. We are looking for a Nurse with special interest in supporting patients with Living Well and Beyond Breast Cancer.
The successful candidate will manage a workload of patients within the Breast Supported Self‑Management Follow Up Programme. This will include provision of Nurse‑Led services such as End of Treatment, Holistic Needs Assessment, Management of Treatment‑Induced Symptoms while working closely with the Primary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team and the wider Multiprofessional Breast Team.
We provide a holistic, patient‑focused service, delivering evidence‑based information and advice to patients who have completed hospital‑based treatment for primary breast cancer, supporting them and their families with their follow‑up care.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Registered Nurse, who has the essential experience, motivation, and communication skills. At least two years' experience nursing cancer patients in a Surgical, Oncology, Research or similar area would be required. Experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists for other tumour sites, who can bring transferable skills, are also encouraged to apply. The candidates should ideally have a Degree or be working towards one in a relevant field.
Our team is well‑motivated and established in a dynamic and supportive MDT, seeing around 400 new cases each year.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job details
Posted: 06 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 384‑AR‑EMF19975
Location: The Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Job responsibilities
* Provide evidence‑based clinical care, advice and support to breast patients, their families and carers.
* Offer nurse‑led specialist clinics to patients referred by GPs, other specialities or within the breast team, including Family History Assessment, BRCA Carrier Service, End of Treatment Holistic Assessment, Complex Wound Management, Treatment‑Induced Symptoms Management, Prosthetic Fitting and Patient‑Initiated Follow‑Up Service.
* Apply advanced nursing assessment skills, autonomous assessment and decision‑making, and develop care plans and deliver treatments appropriately.
* Communicate sensitive breast‑cancer related information to patients, relatives and carers, including diagnosis, pathology results, prognostic information and treatment options, including palliative options.
* Provide empathy and enable patients to voice concerns; participate in care planning and act as patient advocate where necessary.
* Participate in health promotion relating to breast disease/cancer for patients, carers, staff and the general public.
* Participate in recruitment to clinical breast cancer trials.
* Undertake research and audit in the breast care services, evaluate findings and implement change where appropriate.
* Develop specialist programmes of care, write and update protocols, and set standards by implementing national standards of care for women with breast cancer.
* Act as mentor and facilitator to nursing (pre‑ and post‑registration), medical and allied health professionals as part of their training.
* Advise, educate and update local breast cancer support groups and other associated voluntary bodies.
* Attend surgical and oncology clinics; liaise with departments to facilitate and coordinate care for patients undergoing treatments.
* Deliver research‑based education and advice, liaising with other multidisciplinary team members and allied health professionals.
Person specification
Essential qualifications
* Registered general nurse.
* First‑level degree or working towards it.
Desirable qualifications
* Breast Care Nursing Course (or equivalent experience).
* Advanced communication course (or willing to undertake).
Knowledge and experience
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of breast disease and management.
* Significant experience working with patients with breast cancer – surgical, oncology or research setting.
* Evidence of post‑qualifying and continuing professional development (CPD).
* Experience of mentoring nursing students and junior medical staff (desirable).
Skills and capabilities
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills, able to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
* Planning skills – demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long‑term timeframes, prioritise own work effectively.
* Communication skills – able to convey complex and sometimes distressing information.
* Autonomous decision‑making, with awareness of when to consult colleagues.
* IT skills – working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and hospital patient management systems.
* Equality and diversity – thorough understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to screen for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
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