Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast)

• Act as a specialist for patients with breast conditions and breast cancer.
• Provide expert clinical, emotional and educational support to patients and their families throughout the patient pathway.
• Coordinate care and act as a key worker, ensuring continuity of care across services.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, providing specialist nursing input into patient management plans.
• Communicate treatment plans and MDT outcomes effectively to patients and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Support patients before, during and following surgery and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

• Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.
• Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.
• Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.
• Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.
• Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of breast cancer management and treatment pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Essential

• Significant experience caring for patients with benign and malignant breast disease.
• Experience supporting patients throughout the breast cancer pathway, including advanced breast cancer.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience providing patient education and psychological support.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Breast Care or Cancer Nursing.
• Completed relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 6 or Level 7