Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care

Job summary

Join our Cancer CNS team at The London Clinic, where your breast care expertise, clinical judgement and ideas will be valued. You will have the autonomy to lead specialist care, with experienced colleagues alongside you to share knowledge and support your practice

Main duties of the job

Based primarily in our Harley Street outpatient clinics, including the one stop breast clinic, you will manage a specialist caseload across the breast cancer pathway. You will work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues across surgery and oncology, delivering nurse led clinics and supporting patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow up. Your role will span outpatient and inpatient care, including visits to patients undergoing breast surgery at nearby 22 Devonshire Place. Alongside your clinical practice, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement and the development of colleagues.

About us

Our breast cancer service brings together outpatient assessment, surgery and oncology care, with links to our wider cancer services in the Duchess of Devonshire Wing. You will join Cancer CNS colleagues who share their expertise, support one another and welcome ideas for improving care. There are opportunities to strengthen your specialist practice through relevant training, shared learning and involvement in service development. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we are always looking ahead.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: CNS - Breast Care, Band 7 Department: Cancer Nursing Location: 142 -146 Harley Street, London Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional four long days depending on clinic requirements. Salary: £53,931 - £64,710 per annum A little about the role Based primarily in our Harley Street outpatient clinics, including the one stop breast clinic, you will manage a specialist caseload across the breast cancer pathway. You will work closely with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues across surgery and oncology, delivering nurse led clinics and supporting patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow up. Your role will span outpatient and inpatient care, including visits to patients undergoing breast surgery at nearby 22 Devonshire Place. Alongside your clinical practice, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement and the development of colleagues. This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you'll be doing

• Act as the primary specialist nurse for patients with breast cancer, providing expert clinical care, education and ongoing support
• Deliver nurse led follow up, survivorship and rapid access clinics
• Support patients attending the one stop breast clinic and coordinate their ongoing care
• Complete specialist assessments, develop individualised care plans and provide preoperative and postoperative counselling
• Visit patients in the inpatient setting before or after surgery when required
• Provide telephone follow up and wound review appointments where clinically appropriate
• Support patients with prosthesis fitting, body image concerns and the emotional impact of treatment
• Work closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient services
• Contribute to audit, research, service development and quality improvement
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues, students and new Clinical Nurse Specialists

What are we looking for?

• NMC registration as an Adult Nurse
• At least five years' post registration experience, including a minimum of two years in breast cancer or oncology nursing
• A recognised specialist breast care qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development in oncology or breast care
• Advanced communication skills, with the confidence to discuss sensitive and complex information
• Experience of managing complex patient cases within a multidisciplinary team

What you'll be part of You'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026. A word from our team To give you a real insight into what it is like to work within our Cancer CNS team, here is what Augusta, Uro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, has to say: "Moving from the NHS into private healthcare was a big change for me, but everyone was very supportive from the beginning. The Cancer CNS team is always willing to share their knowledge and work together to give our patients the best possible care. Our leaders listen to our ideas and suggestions, and there are good opportunities to continue learning and developing. I have seen colleagues being supported to complete clinical assessment courses and Level 2 Advanced Communication Skills training. I would recommend The London Clinic to other experienced Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists. The team is supportive, collaborative and welcoming. If you are thinking about applying, I would say just go for it." What's in it for you

• Life insurance: Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you are full time or part time.
• Private medical cover: Once you have passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast track access to private healthcare.
• Pension: Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
• Employee assistance programme: From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back.
• Blue Light Card: Unlock thousands of discounts across supermarkets, holidays, fashion, technology and days out.
• Cycle to work: Enjoy tax efficient benefits while supporting a healthier, greener commute.
• Electric car scheme: Our scheme makes switching to a cleaner vehicle simple and affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant: Enjoy a variety of tasty, healthy meals at a reduced cost.
• Recognition programmes: We make sure that hard work and contributions are recognised.

How to find us Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

Apply now Join our team and use your specialist expertise to make a meaningful difference throughout the breast cancer pathway. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews arranged as suitable candidates apply. The advert may close early once the position has been filled, so early application is encouraged. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.

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