Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its established breast care nursing team, with applications closing on 19 November 2026. The permanent, part-time post is graded Band 6, paying from £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata.

The role is based across the trust's breast services, including the Jasmine Centre at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, the Princess Diana Breast Unit at Bassetlaw Hospital, and off-site oncology hubs. The vacancy was posted on 5 November 2026 under reference number 272-8390443.

What the role involves

The successful candidate will offer specialist information and psychological support to patients and families diagnosed with breast cancer, through both breast screening and symptomatic pathways. The role includes working within a multidisciplinary team to provide advice, holistic care and support to patients attending the breast service.

The postholder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients receiving treatment for breast cancer in the primary setting, carry their own caseload, and support other members of the breast clinical nurse specialist team and their patients. The advert says the role calls for a high level of independence and excellent communication skills, alongside the ability to work autonomously as part of the team.

Previous experience in the care and management of breast disease or oncology is desirable. Specialist training will be provided by the breast clinical nurse specialist team in-house and externally, and the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a specialist course at postgraduate level.

Who can apply

Applicants need a minimum of five years' experience as a Band 5 registered nurse, clinical experience in breast or cancer care, experience of multi-professional working, and experience of teaching. Essential qualifications include current first-level registered nurse status with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration, a first-level degree or working towards one, a cancer care or relevant post-registration qualification, and relevant academic modules.

The advert also lists a breast cancer care qualification, advanced communication training and a recognised teaching qualification as desirable. Candidates must be able to travel between hospital sites, deal with distressed or emotional circumstances, and be IT literate. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

About the employer

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 people across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. Its services are based over three main hospital sites — Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital — with several additional services, employing more than 7,000 colleagues.

The trust says it supports flexible working and offers a range of benefits, including extensive learning opportunities, the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, NHS car lease schemes and salary sacrifice schemes, and discounts through external providers.

How to apply

Applications are made through NHS Jobs, quoting reference number 272-8390443. Candidates should read the attached job description and person specification carefully, and note that original certificates of the qualifications listed in the person specification will be required if an application is successful. The trust advises applicants to apply promptly, as the closing date may be brought forward if a large number of applications is received.