Metastatic Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 or Band 7

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to support and enhance the delivery of high quality, patient centred care within our breast service at UHD, with a particular focus in patients with metastatic disease. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with relevant oncology experience to develop their clinical expertise, leadership skills and make a real impact on patients living with a complex diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer and provide support to patients and their carers/families from diagnosis, throughout treatment and ongoing supportive care.

As a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), you will act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical advice, care coordiantion and psychological support to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This advert is for a full-time permanent position.

The post is suitable for either

• An experienced Band 6 nurse wishing to develop into a CNS role or
• An established Band 7 CNS looking to further their specialist practice

You will work closely with oncology consultants, CNS’s, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy and other health care professionals to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care.

This role is based in Poole Hospital but will involve times of cross site working.

This role is Band 6 or Band 7 depending on experience

This role required NMC Registration.

Interview date - 25th June 2026

Depending on banding, responsibilities will include

• Acting as a key worker for patients across the metastatic breast pathway
• Running nurse led clinics (band 7)
• Supporting patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
• Coordinating MDT discussions and contributing to treatment planning
• Delivering patient education and survivorship support
• Leading or participating in audit, service improvement and pathway development
• Support clinical trials and research
• Delivering specialist nursing care to patients with metastatic breast cancer
• Supporting patients through the pathway, treatment options and palliative phases
• Lead on patient education, symptom management and holistic needs assessment
• Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families and staff
• Contribute to service improvement, audit and the development of pathways

Band 7 applicants will be expected to demonstrate autonomous clinical decision making and leadership within the service.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Essential (band 6)

• registered nurse
• experience in oncology
• evidence of continuing professional development
• excellent communication and organisational skills

Additional for Band 7

• Significant post registration experience in oncology with some breast experience
• Experience managing a complex caseload
• evidence of service development or audit involvement
• non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• masters level study or working towards

Appointment at Band 6 will be made for candidates who demonstrate the core skills required for the CNS role. Progression to Band 7 will be supported through completion of agreed competencies within an 18-24 month framework.

For in depth detail please see attached job description

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

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