Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. HCA Healthcare UK Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast) The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Location: The Wellington Hospital Outpatients, London Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required between 08:00 and 19:30 to meet service needs We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast) to join our Breast Care Service at The Wellington Hospital Outpatients. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with specialist breast care knowledge and experience to provide expert clinical support to patients with benign and malignant breast conditions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic, treatment and recovery journey, ensuring they receive high-quality, individualised and holistic care. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will act as a patient advocate and specialist resource, providing clinical expertise, education and psychological support to patients and their families. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Act as a specialist for patients with breast conditions and breast cancer. Provide expert clinical, emotional and educational support to patients and their families throughout the patient pathway. Coordinate care and act as a key worker, ensuring continuity of care across services. Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, providing specialist nursing input into patient management plans. Communicate treatment plans and MDT outcomes effectively to patients and relevant healthcare professionals. Support patients before, during and following surgery and treatment. Work collaboratively with breast surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective care. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional and organisational standards. Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives. About us The Wellington Hospital Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast assessment, diagnostic and treatment services within a multidisciplinary setting. The service delivers specialist care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease, supported by advanced diagnostic facilities and evidence-based treatment pathways. You will join an experienced and supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0115-26-0078 Job locations Wellington Hospital 15-17 Lodge Road LONDON NW8 7JA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout. This is often referred to as a key worker. They care for patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment. They take a key role in supporting the patients during their treatment and are an essential member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a critical and consistent contact point for patients who often will need to interact with different parts o