Job summary This is a permanent, full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist post within the Breast Oncology service. The postholder will provide specialist clinical expertise, patient education, toxicity monitoring and pathway coordination for individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer. They will play a key role in ensuring timely assessment, safe initiation and ongoing management of cancer treatment, supporting adherence, early identification of side-effects, and appropriate escalation. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the CNS will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care, improved pathway flow, and achievement of national cancer waiting time standards. This post strengthens the service's capacity to meet increasing clinical demand and ensures continuity, safety and quality across the breast oncology pathway. Main duties of the job We want to provide a full holistic service to all our breast cancer patients that are having chemotherapy. You will care and support patients through oncological treatment pathways and follow up to ensure the provision of safe, seamless, appropriate services, thus maximising the health and quality of life of the patient and carers and improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery. You will be instrumental in the setting up of the service and work with the existing breast care nurses. Act as resource to wider cancer team and other tumour sites. To work closely with services already in place for Oncology & Palliative Care in providing holistic and age appropriate care. To provide specialist training across functional boundaries as required Please also read the Person specification and Job description for full details. This is a band 6/7 position dependent upon experience and skill About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will provide specialist clinical expertise within the Breast Oncology service, supporting patients across systemic anticancer therapies, including targeted treatments. Core responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment coordination, toxicity monitoring, and provision of holistic care, alongside active participation in MDT processes to ensure safe, effective, and timely progression through the treatment pathway. The role will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and overall patient experience within the breast oncology service. A full outline of duties, responsibilities, and required competencies is detailed within the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will provide specialist clinical expertise within the Breast Oncology service, supporting patients across systemic anticancer therapies, including targeted treatments. Core responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment coordination, toxicity monitoring, and provision of holistic care, alongside active participation in MDT processes to ensure safe, effective, and timely progression through the treatment pathway. The role will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and overall patient experience within the breast oncology service. A full outline of duties, responsibilities, and required competencies is detailed within the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC First level degree or significant experience within the speciality Desirable Masters Level Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above with Oncology Evidence of leading organisation change Desirable Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Experience of setting up a service Analytical & Judgement skills Essential Ability to lead and introduce change Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting cancer and its implications for practice Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis Desirable Experience of writing audit / research reports for a multi-professional audience Band 7 Requirements Essential Ability to coordinate and lead aspects of the patient pathway Experience contributing to service improvement or pathway development Desirable Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC First level degree or significant experience within the speciality Desirable Masters Level Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above with Oncology Evidence of leading organisation change Desirable Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Experience of setting up a service Analytical & Judgement skills Essential Ability to lead and introduce change Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting cancer and its implications for practice Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis Desirable Experience of writing audit / research reports for a multi-professional audience Band 7 Requirements Essential Ability to coordinate and lead aspects of the patient pathway Experience contributing to service improvement or pathway development Desirable Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber 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. 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB United Kingdom Employer's website