Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Cancer Care
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Cancer Care
Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London (HCA Healthcare UK)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + comprehensive benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated Breast Cancer Care team at The Harley Street Clinic — part of HCA Healthcare UK. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, our clinic is home to some of the most advanced private cancer facilities in Europe, combining cutting-edge technology with a multidisciplinary team of expert clinicians.
As a Breast CNS, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their breast cancer journey. You will provide specialist nursing advice, emotional support, and education to help patients make informed decisions about their care. Working closely with patients, families, physicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience.
About the Team
The Breast CNS team is one of support, collaboration, and shared purpose — the care and improvement of human life. We are a team of like-minded clinicians who work together to support patients and their families in the management of breast cancer. We use an evidence-based, person-centred approach at all times and recognise that we are stronger as a team than we are as individuals.
We work across The Harley Street Clinic Campus, including satellite sites. Within HCA, we benefit from rapid access to diagnostics and treatments, and we operate in an environment that truly values excellence in care. HCA acknowledges that the CNS is integral to delivering this care and fosters a culture of support and development for CNS professionals.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What You’ll Bring
Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration
Considerable post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting within breast cancer care
Master’s degree (or working towards) in a relevant field, or equivalent/higher postgraduate qualification
Advanced communication and advocacy skills
Advanced skills in the management of patients with early and advanced breast cancer, including the management of complex needs
Advanced knowledge of breast cancer management and treatments
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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