Senior Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (INTERNAL)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an internal-only opportunity for an experienced Senior Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wye Valley NHS Trust. The role involves delivering expert, specialist care to breast cancer patients as a core member of the multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct and indirect support, promote excellence in nursing practice, and deputise for the Lead Breast Cancer CNS. A background in breast cancer is essential, with surgical and oncology experience being advantageous.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post registration Breast Cancer or oncology qualification
- Relevant post qualification study at masters level or equivalent knowledge
- Recognised three-day advanced communication skills training course or undertake within 2 years
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- In-depth specialist knowledge of breast cancer, including Surgical, oncological and reconstruction
- Developing and leading audit in clinical practice
- Knowledge of psychosocial, survivorship, and metastatic breast cancer
- Competent in undertaking full clinical assessment (or willing to work towards)
- Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
- Evidence of good time management of self and others
- Team management experience
- At least three years post-registration experience in oncology and breast care
- Experience in supporting patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs
- Extensive experience of disease management for Breast Cancer
- Teaching experience
- Education & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post registration Breast Cancer or oncology qualification
- Relevant post qualification study at masters level or equivalent knowledge
- Recognised three-day advanced communication skills training course or undertake within 2 years
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- In-depth specialist knowledge of breast cancer, including Surgical, oncological and reconstruction
- Developing and leading audit in clinical practice
- Knowledge of psychosocial, survivorship, and metastatic breast cancer
- Competent in undertaking full clinical assessment (or willing to work towards)
- Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
- Evidence of good time management of self and others
- Team management experience
- At least three years post-registration experience in oncology and breast care
- Experience in supporting patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs
- Extensive experience of disease management for Breast Cancer
- Teaching experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Wye Valley NHS Trust
Senior Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (INTERNAL)
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* Senior Breast Cancer CNS - band 7 (pending Job description revalidation) Permanent, An opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust for applications for the role of aSenior Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Breast Care nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and takes pride in what they do. The nurse will work within the Breast cancer nursing team to improve and enhance the breast cancer patient journey. As an experienced nurse you will work alongside nursing and medical colleagues in surgery and oncology to facilitate the best experience and care for individuals with breast cancer. A background in breast cancer is essential and surgical and oncology experience would be advantageous to the applicant. Excellent communication skills with an ability to prioritise workload, whilst working as part of a team are also essential.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer and will be a core member of the Multidisciplinary team providing direct and indirect support and advice to breast cancer patients and their carers working a
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