Macmillan Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 10 February 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with expertise in breast-oncology nursing (ideally previous Breast CNS experience) to join the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The CNS plays a vital role in supporting patients and their families following a breast cancer diagnosis, during and after their treatment.
Providing an Holistic and Personalised approach for each individual patient is an essential component to this role. You will be required to manage patient telephone queries listening to concerns, giving advice and signpost accordingly. You are expected to establish links with the breast surgical and oncology departments, outpatients and the wider MDT for which excellent communication and record keeping is essential. Understanding breast pathways, diagnostics and surgical / oncology treatments is an advantage.
A comprehensive induction / education programme will be provided for those who can demonstrate the aptitude and potential for this position. University education at level 7, access to clinical supervision and to Macmillan professional support and development will be available.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, passionate and self-motivated about this specialist area of nursing. You will show ability to work within a team and autonomously. In addition be committed to developing services including nurse led. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and enjoy working as part of a team are essential requirements for this role.
This post requires willingness and ability to travel between East Surrey and Crawley Hospital sites as clinical need requires.
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7766589-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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