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Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Breast Care
Location: Guy's Hospital, London Bridge
An further opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic and friendly Breast Care Specialist Nursing Team at Guy's Hospital.
This role involves providing specialist support and care to individuals diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for primary breast cancer. The team also supports patients on a personalised stratified follow-up pathway, ensuring high-quality care throughout their cancer journey and beyond.
About the Role
As a Breast Care CNS, you will be responsible for delivering expert nursing care and acting as a key worker for patients with breast cancer. You will play a vital role in supporting patients from diagnosis, through treatment, and into survivorship.
The team provides a range of nurse-led services, including:
Pre-surgical information sessions Nurse-led follow-up clinics after treatment Support for patients living with and beyond cancer We are committed to developing innovative and patient-centred ways of working to continuously enhance the quality of care we provide.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you:
Are highly organised and able to prioritise effectively Can work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compassionate care Understand the importance of NHS Cancer Waiting Time targets Place patient experience at the centre of everything you do Are passionate about supporting people through life-changing diagnoses Experience in breast cancer care is desirable, but a strong willingness to develop specialist knowledge is equally valued.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At Guy's Hospital, you will be part of a respected and supportive multidisciplinary team, working in one of London's leading cancer centres.
This is your opportunity to build a rewarding specialist career while making a lasting impact on patients and families.
Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed -- we would love to hear from you and support you in preparing for interview.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for a further information about the responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Mentorship Course NMC registered qualified nurse leadership course RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
Post registration qualification in breast care / cancer care
Previous Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously Evidence of leadership Evidence of patient advocacy Extensive experience of working autonomously within the specialist area
Desirable
Evidence of delivering change Evidence of audit and research
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of good time management and organisation skills
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)