Job summary Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist | Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading | Private Hospital | Full Time Spire Hospital Dunedin are looking for a specialist nurse to join their Cancer Services Team. Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities: The Breast/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a key role within the Spire Dunedin Hospital and provides clinical expertise to the breast care. They are responsible and accountable for own practice within the clinical area and for delivering a quality service for all stakeholders. They are responsible for proactively identifying areas of their service for development; then implementing and evaluating change using current research, audit and experience. To achieve the highest possible standard of nursing care that balances customer satisfaction with the most efficient use of resources. They are expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support our patients and their families/carers and all clinical staff within Spire Dunedin Hospital. They proactively promote their service within Spire Dunedin Hospital participating in relevant forums. Represent Spire Dunedin Hospital To support the implementation of new clinical services. To support other body part future oncology services at Spire Dunedin Hospital. Host MDT meetings and provides minutes and actions from each meeting. Attend relevant tumour board meetings. About us For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading's history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region's leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 21947 Job locations Reading Reading RG1 6NS Job description Job responsibilities Who we're looking for: Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registrationwith no restrictions or conditions. Hold a Breast Care Certificate and willing to work towards a SACT Qualification Excellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time Ability to work with minimal supervision. Compassionate, empathetic and able to showcase excellent patient care Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week - Monday - Friday Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Private medical insurance Life insurance Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballardspirehealthcare.com Closing Date : If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. Job description Job responsibilities Who we're looking for: Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registrationwith no restrictions or conditions. Hold a Breast Care Certificate and willing to work towards a SACT Qualification Excellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time Ability to work with minimal supervision. Compassionate, empathetic and able to showcase excellent patient care Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week - Monday - Friday Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Private medical insurance Life insurance Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballardspirehealthcare.com Closing Date : If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see above Experience Essential Please see above Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see above Experience Essential Please see above 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 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). Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd Address Reading Reading RG1 6NS Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)