Job summary
- Main area
- Breast
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7755343-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Park Centre for breast care
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Breast Care Nurse Specialist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University hospitals Sussex are looking for an experienced, dynamic nurse, who is passionate about the patient experience and the delivery of quality, patient focused care, within breast team as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist, depending on experience. The post is part time, permanent post. Flexible working will be considered.
The main site is The Park centre for breast care Brighton but also the possibility of cross site cover at Worthing breast unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support and information throughout the cancer pathway. This post is an Associate nurse specialist.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post involves acting as a key worker and advocate to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, providing support and information throughout their cancer pathway, as well as participation in service development.
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse who has had a previous clinical background in breast care or Oncology nursing. Advanced communication skills are essential.
University hospitals Sussex are committed to training and development of staff.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience
- Post registration or equivalent experience in breast screening / breast cancer
Desirable criteria
- Palliative care course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at band 6/7 required in breast screening/ breast care preferably as a CNS
- Palliative care experience
- Worked as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Experience of working in a large multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Previously worked in Oncology
- Working towards a Masters
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- lisa maria thomas-brooks
- Job title
- Cancer Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07964 296705
- Additional information
Janet Sedgwick Screening Matron
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