Closing Date: 26 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Breast Cancer Specialist Nursing Teams. We have two new posts available for full time and part time roles to cover the patients with primary breast cancer. The successful applicants will work alongside the current Breast Cancer CNS/ACP Teams across Poole and Bournemouth.

The role of this CNS is to support patients and their families throughout the adjuvant breast Pathway. This includes ensuring timeliness of investigations and appointments through the pathway with awareness of Cancer Waiting Time Targets, present at Breaking Bad News, offering support and information regarding diagnosis and treatment, being the patients advocate and advising on symptom management.

A large part of this role is to support and help coordinate the introduction of Ribociclib for adjuvant treatment for HR positive, HER2 negative early breast cancer in adults as recommended by NICE.

This Role includes working closely with members of the Breast Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is a significant Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable. This role requires a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

Interview: August 4th

Main duties of the job
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa/pr)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 153-SP06368
Job locations: UHD-Bournemouth, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job responsibilities
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse [RGN]
• Degree in nursing
• Post reg specialist qualification

Desirable

• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable breast/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
• Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
• Experience working within oncology
• experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments

Desirable

• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills training
• experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences
Essential

• IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• Teaching and presentations Skills

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Proven evidence of good organisational 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).

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.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: UHD-Bournemouth, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
CNS Lead: Jo Valentine
Email: jo.valentine@nhs.net
Phone: 03000196292