Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated CNS to join our dynamic and friendly Breast care specialist nursing team based at GuysHospital at London Bridge. The role will include the support of women diagnosed with breast cancer, and nurse led follow up. We are looking for an experienced nurse who has an interest in developing their CNS skills or extending their current portfolio of skills and abilities. You need to be able to prioritise your workload and assist us in meeting NHS Cancer waiting time and network targets whilst keepingpatient experience at the heart of the cancer journey. Closing date: 13th April 2025 Interview date: 28th April 2025 Main duties of the job The Breast care CNS is responsible for the specialist nursing care of patients with Breast cancer. The successful candidate will have experience in supporting patients to live with and beyond cancer and will lead on holistic needs assessmentsand all aspects of personalised care for this patient group. The team run a variety of nurse led services including pre treatment informationsessions, and nurse led follow up after treatment. All enquiries are very welcome in order to prepare you to do your best at interview. About us Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children'sHospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care,clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer andrenal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academichealth sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for HealthResearch's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-NM12715 Job locations Guy's Hospital London SE1 9RT Job description Job responsibilities -Support at diagnosis-Holistic needs assessment and planning-Information provision including telephone and face to face support-Nurse led follow up-Support during and after treatment and side effect management Please see attached Job description for full details Job description Job responsibilities -Support at diagnosis-Holistic needs assessment and planning-Information provision including telephone and face to face support-Nurse led follow up-Support during and after treatment and side effect management Please see attached Job description for full details Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1 on the NMC Register Mentorship course Leadership Course Desirable Post Registration qualification in breast care Advanced communication skills Training Psychology Level 2 Previous Experiennce Essential Extensive breast CNS experience Evidence of leadership Evidence of patient advocacy Experience of working autonomously within specialty Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Evidence of delivering change Evidence of audit and research Skill and Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues within specialty Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of good time management and organization skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN1 on the NMC Register Mentorship course Leadership Course Desirable Post Registration qualification in breast care Advanced communication skills Training Psychology Level 2 Previous Experiennce Essential Extensive breast CNS experience Evidence of leadership Evidence of patient advocacy Experience of working autonomously within specialty Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Evidence of delivering change Evidence of audit and research Skill and Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues within specialty Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of good time management and organization skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Guy's Hospital London SE1 9RT Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)