Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast

The Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with the Breast surgeons and forms part of the wider Breast CNS team.

As a Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, we'll look to you to provide a high-quality cancer nursing service to patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout.
Taking care for patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment you will take a key role in supporting the patients during their treatment and are an important member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist you will be a critical and consistent contact point for patients who will often need to interact with different parts of the hospital in order to receive optimal treatment

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration
Significant post-registration clinical experience
Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital setting within Breast Care
Master's degree (or working towards) in relevant field/or equivalent/higher post graduate qualification
Experience in Managing complex and difficult emotional situations

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.