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Reference: 2316298
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic oncology nurse to join the Breast CNS team as a Metastatic Breast CNS
You will receive excellent training and development, as well as support from the breast team. This is an ideal opportunity to progress within your profession and be fully supported by the Cancer divisions and St Barts site as a whole.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care to cancer patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
To act as a source of information for patients and their families
To advocate for patients within the Breast MDT
To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259- 8252878SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in a Cancer related area
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Breast Cancer and the treatment pathway which patients follow
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in Breast Oncology and
- Knowledge of Cancer patient
- Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
- Ist Level Breast Cancer Course
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Nurse Prescribing Course
- Chemotherapy Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Qualification in Breast Cancer Related topic.
- Nurse education qualification
Desirable
- Masters qualification or evidence of work at masters level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in a Cancer related area
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Breast Cancer and the treatment pathway which patients follow
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in Breast Oncology and
- Knowledge of Cancer patient
- Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
- Ist Level Breast Cancer Course
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Nurse Prescribing Course
- Chemotherapy Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Qualification in Breast Cancer Related topic.
- Nurse education qualification
Desirable
- Masters qualification or evidence of work at masters level.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)