Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast
The Wellington Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre, London
Part time – 27 hours per week
Shift patterns: 9am–6.30pm Mon-Fri
Permanent contract
Salary: Competitive
We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast to join our expert team at The Wellington Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre in London, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
As one of the largest private hospitals in the UK, The Wellington Hospital is known for its commitment to clinical excellence, investment in the latest medical technology and a truly multidisciplinary approach to care.
Our dedicated Breast Unit offers Triple assessment clinics, advanced diagnostics and a seamless patient pathway, all delivered in a modern, supportive environment.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their journey, from pre-diagnosis through treatment and recovery. You will be a consistent point of contact, ensuring patients feel well-supported as they navigate different parts of the hospital to receive optimal care.
You will:
Provide expert clinical, educational, and psychological support to patients and their families.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including oncologists, breast surgeons, radiologists, and consultant pathologists.
Attend MDT meetings, share recommendations with consultants, and ensure continuity of care by linking with other healthcare professionals both within the hospital and in the community.
Offer support before, during, and after surgery, and cover clinics Monday to Friday.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in breast cancer management within a collaborative, forward-thinking team, where your knowledge and compassion will make a real difference every day. The breast care team is committed to delivering high-quality, individualised, holistic care.
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:
NMC registration
Post-basic qualifications in breast cancer or oncology (such as Principles of Breast Cancer or Breast Cancer Core Management courses)
Experience caring for patients with benign and malignant breast disease
Current knowledge and experience supporting people with breast cancer, including advanced cases
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Completed relevant Post graduate course ( Level 6 or 7)
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has 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 means you’ll have 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 colleagues, 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 you make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days’ holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the 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 Hospital
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 brings, because 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 who needs them.
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