Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LONDON, W1G 8BJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

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 of the hospital in order to receive optimal treatment. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will; Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination. Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care. Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers. Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally. Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan. Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

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