Breast Cancer Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lehrmancameron; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aberystwyth seeks a Band 7 Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist care and advice to patients. The role involves managing a caseload, mentoring junior staff, and participating in education and research initiatives. Candidates must be registered nurses with a Master's degree or equivalent experience. The salary ranges from £48,527 to £55,532 per annum for this full-time position. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
• Minimum qualifications include Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge in clinical specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage a caseload for defined patients.
• Provide specialist cancer nursing support and education.
• Act as key worker for diagnosed cancer patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Cancer nursing support

Evidence-based practice

Mentorship

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Specialist qualifications

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
The breast cancer clinical nurse specialist team are looking for an innovative and dynamic individual with an appropriate nursing skill set to join the established team of cancer specialist nurses, surgical consultants and support workers who provide specialist care and support across the health board. The successful applicant will receive mentorship from experienced specialist nurse teams.

Location and Working Pattern

This is a substantive Band 7 post at 37.5 hours per week (1 WTE). The base location is Bronglais General Hospital with an expectation to travel to other hospital sites within the health board.

Responsibilities

The post holder will organise and manage a caseload for a defined group of patients, providing specialist cancer nursing support, advice and education and care to that specific group. The post holder will act as a key worker for diagnosed cancer patients, providing expert holistic assessment and care to these complex client groups within Hywel Dda University Health Board. The role requires excellent communication skills and active participation in clinical practice, education, research/audit and implementation of national guidelines. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Key Responsibilities (selected)

• Provide specialist support, advice and education to breast cancer patients.
• Develop academic and clinical practice with commitment to continuing professional development.
• Play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and national guideline implementation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience
• Specialist qualifications
• Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Experience

• Relevant experience at Band 6
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi‑professional environment
• Experience of managing a ward/area/department
• Experience of working with pre‑registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non‑medical Prescribing (v300)
• Band 7 experience
• Experience of participating in research

Language Skills

Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – desirable

Pay and Contract

Permanent, Full‑time, Band 7, Salary £48,527 to £55,532 per annum. Working pattern is 1 WTE, 37.5 hours per week.

Application Details

Interview held on 22/01/2026. Reference number: 100-NMR409-1225. Job locations: Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER.