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Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Edinburgh, EH12 6UD Permanent Posted 10 September 2026 Apply by 12 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Spire Healthcare Ltd, London

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Role description

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer | Murrayfield Hospital - Edinburgh | Permanent | Part Time | 22 hours per week | Band 6

Spire Murrayfield Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Part Time Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer to join their team on a permanent basis. We are keen to invite an experienced nurse to provide expert support and care coordination for patients throughout their breast cancer pathway.

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is one of Scotland's leading private hospitals, located in west Edinburgh and forming part of Spire Edinburgh Hospitals alongside Spire Shawfair Park Hospital. Established in 1984, the hospital has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality healthcare, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic, surgical and specialist services to patients across Edinburgh, the Lothians and throughout Scotland.

Working with some of the region's most experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, Spire Murrayfield combines clinical excellence with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technology. The hospital is nationally recognised for innovation in orthopaedics and is the UK's leading independent hospital provider for MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities;

  • Acting as the patient's main point of contact
  • Providing information about diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects
  • Offering emotional and psychological support to patients and families
  • Coordinating care between surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, GPs, and other professionals
  • Supporting patients during systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), surgery, radiotherapy, and follow-up care
  • Facilitating access to support services, benefits advice, rehabilitation, and support programmes

About us

Since 1984 Spire Edinburgh Hospitals have been delivering outstanding healthcare in the east of Scotland. We work with leading consultant physicians and surgeons to offer an extensive suite of services for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

26946

Job locations

122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UD

Edinburgh

EH12 6UD

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

At Spire Murrayfield, patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience within a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established hospital known for its commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement

Who we're looking for

  • NMC Registered with high level interpersonal and communication skills to be able to manage complex or distressing and emotional conversations
  • Extensive post registration experience, typically at Band 6 with a clinical background in breast care, oncology, surgery or palliative care
  • An understanding of the breast cancer disease trajectory and systemic/ surgical treatments

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UD

Edinburgh

EH12 6UD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/

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