OverviewBreast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (9 month fixed term post and a 6 month fixed term post)

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Charing Cross Hospital. The Trust strives to provide world-class healthcare through excellence in research, education and training.

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic, eager to learn and keen to develop skills to work both autonomously and as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team? Is providing excellent nursing care a key driver? Is making a difference and delivering a quality breast care service fundamental to you?

We are looking for two keen nurses for fixed term posts. You will be responsible for caring for and supporting people with breast cancer, and assisting by ensuring patients'' experiences reflect their wishes. You will be pivotal in shaping and promoting the nursing vision and direction of the breast service.

The post holder will join the established breast cancer CNS team, providing specialist information and support to those with early breast cancer and acting as Key Worker.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with relevant experience of either working directly with people with breast cancer or of working as a cancer CNS in another specialty with an interest in breast cancer.

Main duties of the job:

Responsibilities

Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a diagnosis of breast cancer being assessed, coordinated 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 pathway 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 to audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.

Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the specialty.

Formulate an annual report/clinical audit of own CNS service and outcomes.

Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally.

Qualifications and ExperienceEducation and qualifications

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

Experience

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 participate 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 Abilities

Leadership and motivational skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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 discuss at interview.

DetailsDate posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-SCCS-2033

Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer detailsEmployer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer''s website: imperial.nhs.uk

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