Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Surgical Breast Care – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The closing date is 30 July 2026.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a specialist breast care service? We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our established Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care and support to patients throughout their breast care journey. Based at the Laurel Unit, Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and supporting patients and their families through what can often be a challenging and life-changing experience. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and delivering an excellent patient experience.
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700. As cross-site working is required across the Trust, applicants must be able to travel between sites when required.
If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be part of a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 13 August 2026.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality care for breast cancer patients and their families in the acute setting from diagnosis to adjuvant treatment. Working as part of the Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team, the successful candidate will:
- Provide specialist nursing care, support and advice to patients with breast cancer.
- Act as a key worker for patients, ensuring continuity of care throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
- Undertake clinical assessments and support patients in managing the physical and psychological impact of their diagnosis and treatment.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver evidence-based care.
- Provide information, education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities.
- Support and promote health education and patient empowerment.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting modern facilities, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).
By joining our journey, you will be part of a passionate, talented team with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
The Trust is committed to building an inclusive organisation where equality, dignity and respect are promoted as part of our core values.
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contributes to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Effectively communicates information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to breast patients, carers and the multi-professional team.
- Provides support to the management team as a skilled practitioner and clinical leader, participating in service and policy development.
- Acts as a resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of breast patients, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited.
- Demonstrates a high level of technical and practical skills to ensure optimum patient management, including complex monitoring and procedures (e.g., seroma aspiration).
- Responsible for education and training provision for identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas, participating in supervision and mentorship as required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Current Professional Registration (NMC registered)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Study at level 6 (degree/diploma)
- Accredited course in breast care
- Advanced communication skills course
Experience
- Professional clinical experience in appropriate speciality
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Experience in HR and management related issues
- Resource management
Knowledge
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
- A good understanding of current NHS issues
- Experience in Policy / Service Development
Skills
- IT skills
- Patient focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Good time management
- Ability to travel between sites when required
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values as detailed in the Values in Action document
- Applicants for managerial roles should demonstrate equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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