Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Cancer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9-month fixed-term position to provide maternity leave cover within the Breast Care Nursing Team, with a potential opportunity for this to be extended up to 12 months. This role is offered at 37.5 hours per week, worked across five days.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering both emotional and physical support to patients across East Lancashire who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with surgical colleagues and the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), supporting patients through the diagnostic process, facilitate sensitive discussions regarding treatment options, and provide ongoing care throughout the patient pathway.

Strong organisational and coordination skills are essential to ensure seamless patient care, including liaising confidently with internal departments and external Trusts.

Key responsibilities will include supporting the Band 7 Lead Nurse, managing an allocated patient caseload, providing education and emotional support to patients, signposting to specialist services, and developing expertise in cancer care pathways. The role also requires the ability to work autonomously while maintaining high standards of care delivery.

Previous experience in cancer care or oncology is desirable.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for providing high standards of holistic nursing to all breast cancer patients/carers across East Lancashire NHS Trust. Work autonomously, and be accountable for own professional practice. Give support, education and guidance to patients and carers. Work as a member of the breast cancer clinical nurse specialist team supporting the band 7 cancer CNS's and liaising effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large, integrated healthcare organisation providing high-quality acute and community services for the population of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust places safety and quality at the centre of everything it does, investing in and developing its workforce, building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and pathway redesign to deliver best practice across all services.

ELHT employs more than 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally recognised and have received awards for their contributions and achievements. The District Nursing Service is proud to be part of this forward-thinking organisation, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and access a wide range of professional development opportunities.