Nurse Practitioner for Breast Oncology

Job summary
As part of our service development, we have identified a significant unmet need in menopause support for breast cancer patients. We have secured funding from an external funder to develop a menopause support service.

We are looking for a motivated registered nurse with experience in breast oncology care to join our oncology breast service . The post holder will be expected to work autonomously as part of a team. This role is part time, 22.5 hours per week for a fixed term contract of 23 months.

The successful candidate will be expected todevelop and implement a new endocrine therapy support service. In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in designing and refining care pathways, develop standard operating procedures, create patient information resources, and establish collaborative working processes between primary and secondary care. They will help identify service needs, analyse patient experience and activity data, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives that strengthen the endocrine survivorship pathway.

Main duties of the job

• The Nurse Practitioner for Breast Oncology will provide specialist nursing support to people with early breast cancer who are receiving endocrine therapy and experiencing treatment-related side effects, including therapy-induced menopause. The postholder will use advanced assessment and specialist clinical knowledge to provide holistic symptom management, patient education, and ongoing supportive care that promotes treatment adherence and enhances quality of life.
• Working in close collaboration with the GP with Special Interest (GPwSI) in menopause, breast oncology consultants, Breast CNS teams, and the wider multidisciplinary workforce, the NP will contribute to a coordinated, person-centred model of survivorship care. Their role will include undertaking specialist assessments, offering tailored advice for managing endocrine therapy side effects, supporting primary-secondary care communication, and ensuring patients have timely access to appropriate clinical expertise.
• A core component of the post is the development and implementation of a new endocrine therapy support service.
• The NP will act as a knowledgeable clinical resource, champion evidence-based management of menopause and endocrine therapy side effects, and support the delivery of sustainable, integrated models of care that reduce variation, improve patient experience, and optimise outcomes.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
pa inclusive pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 23 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 290-SCCS-2300
Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject
• A post registration qualification(s) in area of practice Breast Cancer Care
• Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable experience

Desirable

• Recognised independent prescribing module at level 7
• MSc or MA in related speciality
• Leadership and Management course(s)
• Quality improvement training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a nurse practitioner
• Experience of teaching and assessing others
• Experience of audit and service development

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing others
• Research experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and ability to manage a caseload
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: ANP SACT & Lead for SACT Nurse Practitioners, Baleseng Elizabeth Nkolobe, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.