Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Breast Oncology Team.
In this role, you will:
• provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist area of care
• provide direct patient care and support in helping improve quality of life by educating the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis
• be a resource for other health professionals
• provide and promote a high standard of professional care at all times whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values
• develop, implement and evaluate care packages for a specialist group of patients.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments
• Ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place
• Visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s symptoms and in liaison with the Medical team organise investigations as required
• Supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trust’s Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers
• Provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers
• To interpret pathology, histology and radiological results, discuss with consultant and take appropriate action as required.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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