University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Surgical Breast Care
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a specialist breast care service?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our established Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team.
About the Role
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care and support to patients throughout their breast care journey. Based at the Laurel Unit, Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and supporting patients and their families through what can often be a challenging and life-changing experience.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and delivering an excellent patient experience. Working as part of the Surgical Breast Care Nursing Team, the successful candidate will:
- Provide specialist nursing care, support and advice to patients with breast cancer.
- Act as a key worker for patients, ensuring continuity of care throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
- Undertake clinical assessments and support patients in managing the physical and psychological impact of their diagnosis and treatment.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver evidence-based care.
- Provide information, education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities.
- Support and promote health education and patient empowerment.
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About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
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Application Details
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1700. As cross-site working is required across the Trust, applicants must be able to travel between sites when required.
If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be part of a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that interviews for this post are scheduled for 13th August 2026.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kirsten Regan
- Job title: Lead Surgical Breast Care Nurse
- Email address: kirsten.regan@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01788 663412
Contact Laurel Unit Rugby St Cross
- General Enquiries: 01788 663412
- Direct Line: 01788 663412
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