Wye Valley NHS Trust

Metastatic Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (INTERNAL)

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

Metastatic Breast Cancer CNS - 6/7 pending job matching Permanent An opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust for applications for a new exciting role in our Breast Cancer CNS team for a Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Breast Care nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and takes pride in what they do. The nurse will work within the Breast cancer nursing team to improve and enhance the metastatic breast cancer patient journey. As an experienced nurse you will work alongside nursing and medical colleagues in surgery and oncology to facilitate the best experience and care for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. A background in breast cancer is essential and palliative care experience would be advantageous to the applicant. Excellent communication skills with an ability to prioritise workload, whilst working as part of a team are also essential.

Main duties of the job

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with breast cancer and will be a core member of the Multidisciplinary team providing direct and indirect support and advice to breast cancer patients and their carers working as a key member of the established CNS team. The CNS will promote excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource and commitment to nursing research.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-SUR-7733258

Job locations

Macmillan Renton Unit

Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2 ER

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (NMC)
Post registration Breast Cancer or oncology qualification
Relevant post qualification study at masters level or equivalent knowledge
Recognised three-day advanced communication skills training course or undertake within 2 years

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

In-depth knowledge of secondary breast cancer, including systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), symptom management and palliative approaches
Developing and leading audit in clinical practice
Knowledge of psychosocial, survivorship and end-of-life care issues related to metastatic breast cancer
Competent in undertaking full clinical assessment (or willing to work towards)
Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
Evidence of good time management of self and others

Experience

Essential

At least three years post-registration experience in oncology and breast care
Experience in supporting patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs
Extensive experience of disease management for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (NMC)
Post registration Breast Cancer or oncology qualification
Relevant post qualification study at masters level or equivalent knowledge
Recognised three-day advanced communication skills training course or undertake within 2 years

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

In-depth knowledge of secondary breast cancer, including systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), symptom management and palliative approaches
Developing and leading audit in clinical practice
Knowledge of psychosocial, survivorship and end-of-life care issues related to metastatic breast cancer
Competent in undertaking full clinical assessment (or willing to work towards)
Analytical and judgemental skills requiring critical analysis
Evidence of good time management of self and others

Experience

Essential

At least three years post-registration experience in oncology and breast care
Experience in supporting patients with complex physical and psychosocial needs
Extensive experience of disease management for Metastatic Breast Cancer

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Macmillan Renton Unit

Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2 ER

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Macmillan Renton Unit

Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2 ER

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)