Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Metastatic breast Cancer Nurse Specialist Team.  We are looking for someone to join the team in Bournemouth and work alongside the professionals within our Breast service looking after patients with secondary breast cancer.

This post will be based in Bournemouth but there may be a need to work in Poole to cover. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) CNS Team.  This post will support the patient throughout the MBC Pathway. This includes  ensuring timeliness of investigations and appointments  through the pathway with awareness of Cancer Waiting Time Targets, present at Breaking Bad News, offering support and information regarding diagnosis and treatment, being the patients advocate and advising on symptom management. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis and has oncology experience in their portfolio. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication  and team working skills.

This post will be offered at Band 6ORBand 7 dependent on experience of the candidate.  Both job descriptions are attached

This role requires  NMC Registration

Base Location : Bournemouth

Interview date: Thursday, 12th November 2026

 

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.  They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. 

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.  Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. 

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

 

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Friday 30 Oct 2026