Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join this well-established specialist breast care nursing service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. This post will primarily be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Solihull Hospital sites. However, the Breast CNS teams work on all sites through the Trust, and the post holders may be required to attend clinics and meetings on other sites. This post is 1.0 WTE, though part time/job share will be considered. This post is offered as a permanent position, but internal secondment could be considered.
The post holder will work as part of the team, to help deliver an expert specialist service to patients with breast problems, particularly those diagnosed with breast cancer. The CNS team help to care for patients at all stages of their cancer journey and through a variety of treatments in a kind, compassionate manner. You will be committed to the delivery of high-quality holistic patient care and you will play an active part in clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to breast cancer care.
Main duties of the job
The Breast CNS team is undergoing changes relating to the integration of the services across all sites. The post holder must be committed to developing these services to enhance the delivery of patient care and patient experience and you will need to be pro-active in these service developments. There are opportunities for development and education -- it is expected that the successful candidates will study for a recognised breast care nursing certificate as part of their learning.
This will involve a clinical caseload where you can demonstrate high quality nursing care whilst developing your skills. This role will be integral to the development of the team and will involve supporting the lead CNS in a cross-srole. This will suit someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships. There will be opportunities for learning and development within this role.
To apply for this post it is essential that you have;
*At least 2 years current experience as a Band 5 or above in breast care or oncology nursing setting
*1st Level Related Degree or working towards
*Evidence of specialist post basic training and education
*Advanced communication skills
*A recognised teaching qualification
We can offer you a supportive, friendly and varied working environment with the opportunity for personal and professional development.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jane Steven- Lead Macmillan Breast Care CNS on 0121 371 4499
Interview date: 2/4/2026
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jane Steven- Lead Macmillan Breast Care CNS on 0121 371 4499
Interview date: 2/4/2026
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register.
- * To have or working towards a related BSc qualification
Desirable
- * To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- * Advanced communication skills training (ACST)
- * Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and shortcourses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- * Recognised mentorship course
- * Breast Care Nursing Course ( A11 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- * Significant years post registration experience and at least 12 months at B5 or above in defined speciality ( breast surgery or oncology)
- * Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
- * Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- * Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- * Experience of patient service user advocacy role
Desirable
- * Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- * Experience in service development
- * Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register.
- * To have or working towards a related BSc qualification
Desirable
- * To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- * Advanced communication skills training (ACST)
- * Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and shortcourses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- * Recognised mentorship course
- * Breast Care Nursing Course ( A11 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- * Significant years post registration experience and at least 12 months at B5 or above in defined speciality ( breast surgery or oncology)
- * Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
- * Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- * Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- * Experience of patient service user advocacy role
Desirable
- * Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- * Experience in service development
- * Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
