Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast Care (Leeds)
- ledston, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £40 - £60 Per Hour
Job Description
Help shape specialist breast cancer services from the very beginning
GenesisCare is expanding its UK network with a brand-new cancer care centre in Leeds, bringing together advanced treatment technology, specialist clinical expertise and a patient-centred approach to care.
As the founding Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Care, you will play a key role in establishing specialist breast cancer services within our new Leeds centre. Working alongside leading consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will support patients throughout their treatment journey whilst helping to shape pathways, standards and services from the outset.
This is a unique opportunity to join a new team, influence how care is delivered and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families at every stage of their cancer experience.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Breast Care, you will act as the designated Key Worker for patients undergoing treatment, providing expert clinical support, education and care coordination throughout their journey.
Working closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist nursing care, advocate for patients and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality, evidence-based services that place patients at the centre of everything we do.
- Manage a specialist caseload of breast cancer patients.
- Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for patients and their families.
- Undertake holistic needs assessments and develop personalised care plans.
- Coordinate care across consultants, nursing teams and external healthcare providers.
- Provide specialist advice, education and emotional support throughout the patient pathway.
- Deliver nurse-led clinics and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Promote self-management and support patients to make informed decisions about their care.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
- Help establish and develop specialist breast cancer services within the new Leeds centre.
What You’ll Have
- Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience within breast cancer care, oncology or a closely related speciality.
- Experience supporting patients through complex cancer pathways.
- Excellent assessment, communication and care coordination skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience working autonomously whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or within an advanced practice role would be advantageous.
Why Choose GenesisCare?
Discover what’s in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
- Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell leave.
- Prioritise your wellbeing with private medical insurance, dental cover and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access world-class cancer treatment for you and your immediate family if required.
- Secure your future with a competitive contributory pension scheme.
- Access a range of wellbeing initiatives and support services.
- Enjoy free parking at most GenesisCare centres.
- Benefit from a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
Who We Are
GenesisCare is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy and overall survival rates.
We are a team of highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating specialist cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We invest significantly in our people, providing opportunities for growth, learning and career development.
Join GenesisCare and help shape the future of cancer care in Leeds.