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Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

NEWPORT, PO30 5TGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

Band 7: £49,387 - 56,515 pro rata per annum (Actual salary £29,632 - £33,909 per annum) Hours: 22.5 Hours per week Contract : Permanent The post holde...

The day to day work of the Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist role is essential to deliver cancer waiting targets, manage the patients cancer pathway, support with critical clinical nursing interventions, liaise with PHT specialist MDT to facilitate safe effective care within IOW with external speciality consultants, prevent admissions or expediate admission for patients with oncological emergencies, arrange blood transfusions or vital medications and treatment plans, support during breaking bad news, and ensure MDT outcomes are actioned to avoid delay in-patient cancer pathways, support visiting oncologists, provide vital patient information and signposting, and provide psychological support to cancer patients. If you have the skills for the role, looking for a new challenge or are interested in learning more about this position we would be keen to hear from you.

To provide a comprehensive quality service that demonstrates highly specialised clinical knowledge and expertise for the management of patients with metastatic breast cancer and their carers/family. Making contact with patients from the time of initial referral/diagnosis to provide practical, psychological and emotional support.
To work as part of the wider cancer service providing expert support to patients and their families.
To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment.
To work in collaboration with the lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and mainland, to provide a high-quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care
To act as an expert resource in providing evidence-based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with metastatic breast cancer service needs and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients that are unbiased. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life.
To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of metastatic breast cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the acute trust and community services within the specialty.
Lead the development and implementation of clinical audits and research projects in own specialist area, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with trust governance and clinical guidelines including Peer Review processes.

For further information about the role and list of essential criteria, please refer to the Job Description

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience.
Cancer care/palliative care/Haematology specialist training/knowledge
Evidence of professional development relevant to the specialty
To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification
To have completed specialist study at level 7. To hold or working at master level qualifications.
Evidence of continuing professional development and training
A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical Haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the specialty.