About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and compassionate breast care nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of patients affected by breast cancer? We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 7 Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established and supportive breast cancer nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing multidisciplinary service that delivers daily one-stop diagnostic clinics and provides seamless care to patients from diagnosis, through treatment, and into living with and beyond cancer. You will play a pivotal role in supporting patients and their families, providing expert clinical guidance, personalised care and advocacy throughout their cancer journey.
We are looking for an individual with significant breast cancer nursing experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. In return, we offer the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise, leadership skills and career within a progressive service committed to innovation, service development and outstanding patient-centred care. Flexible working is supported within the service, and applications from candidates seeking part-time or job-share opportunities are welcomed and will be considered.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing support to patients with breast cancer and other breast conditions throughout their diagnostic, treatment and survivorship pathways. Acting as a key worker, you will coordinate care, provide holistic assessment, information and emotional support, and ensure patients receive timely, individualised and compassionate care.
Working closely with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, allied health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of an integrated service that supports patients from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. You will be involved in complex decision-making, treatment planning and pathway coordination, ensuring a positive patient experience and high standards of care.
The role offers opportunities to influence and develop nursing practice, particularly in areas such as enhanced recovery following breast surgery, survivorship and rehabilitation. You will contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, education and professional development activities, while providing expert advice and support to colleagues.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and proactive, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering excellence in breast cancer care.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse part 1 or 2 or relevant section of the register Completion of degree Post registration qualification in Breast Care Level 2 psychological training skills Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent Leadership course Mentorship course
Experience Essential
Significant experience within breast surgery, oncology, palliative care or women's health
Skills and Abilities Essential
Proven listening/ counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately delver sensitive and difficult outcomes
Communication Essential
To be able to support patients who may be receiving significant news about their disease or treatment To give information with compassion and provide psychological support, recognise psychological needs and screen for distress
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)