Clinical Nurse Specialist

Permanent, 36 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen The Trust for a Clinical Nurse Specialists Band 6 within the already established Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will act as an advocate for patient care, providing seamless and timely management for patients who are suspected or diagnosed with a breast Cancer.

This fast paced and varied role requires an individual who shows a methodical approach to patient assessment who will work alongside the Band 7 CNS and the wider team to support patients, providing an individualised plan of care, delivering a high-quality service and ensure the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both patients and other health care professionals.

We are looking for an individual to work alongside the existing team, who is caring and shows enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both patients and the wider MDT whilst working cohesively within the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks / objectives. This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written.

You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass the above and meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role will be to provide personalised support for patients diagnosed with a Breast Cancer.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse working at Band 5/6 with a keen interest in Cancer services.

You must be able to show the ability to provide specialist holistic support and treatment whilst co-ordinating services and personalising the cancer pathway for patients from diagnosis, through treatment.

You will work closely with the wider team and must be able to forge good working relations. Be able to provide essential data/audit collection to the Band 7 CNS and be able to present this information as requested to others.

Act as an advocate for patient care, be able to liaise with multiple professionals across both TRFT and other partners. We would welcome informal discussion with all candidates prior to application/interview

About us

The Rotherham

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our

local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the

right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of

Rotherham

As a Trust we

are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of

everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just

take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for

our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and

recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of

patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve

our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us

on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust

does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative

right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-09-100

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification

for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification

for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work toward
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
• Clinical Psychology Level 2

Professional Registration

Essential

• Please enter NMC pin

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of local and national guidelines
• Risk management awareness

Skills and abilities

Essential

• IT literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to use own initiative and to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible/ positive attitude to working
• Teaching and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience, at Band 5 or above
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working alongside other MDT colleagues in supporting patients

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of using different information systems i.e. Meditech/ICE
• Experience of data collection/analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work toward
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
• Clinical Psychology Level 2

Professional Registration

Essential

• Please enter NMC pin

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of local and national guidelines
• Risk management awareness

Skills and abilities

Essential

• IT literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to use own initiative and to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible/ positive attitude to working
• Teaching and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience, at Band 5 or above
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working alongside other MDT colleagues in supporting patients

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of using different information systems i.e. Meditech/ICE
• Experience of data collection/analysis

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification

for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work toward
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
• Clinical Psychology Level 2

Professional Registration

Essential

• Please enter NMC pin

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of local and national guidelines
• Risk management awareness

Skills and abilities

Essential

• IT literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to use own initiative and to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible/ positive attitude to working
• Teaching and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience, at Band 5 or above
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working alongside other MDT colleagues in supporting patients

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of using different information systems i.e. Meditech/ICE
• Experience of data collection/analysis