Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W6 8RFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (12 month fixed term post) An exciting opportunity to join the team (Charing Cross Hospital). The Trust strive...
- Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a diagnosis of breast cancer being assessed, co-ordinated or cared for within Imperial and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other health agencies.
- To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
- To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within ICHT and externally.
- Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
- Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty.
- Formulate an annual report/clinical audit of own CNS service and outcomes.
- Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
Desirable: - Research qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, in cancer or palliative care
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable: - Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist; - Experience of audit and research
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential: - Leadership and motivational skills; - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; - Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable: - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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