About Rebecca

Rebecca Spencer

DipHE RN (Adult), BSc (Hons), MSc

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Rebecca qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2008 and has been a Breast Reconstruction Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) since 2012. She completed a DipHE in Adult Nursing at the University of Surrey, a BSc (Hons) in Acute Clinical Practice (specialising in plastic surgery and breast cancer) at the University of Brighton, and an MSc in Cancer Care at the University of East Anglia through the Royal Marsden School.

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Rebecca has worked at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH), East Grinstead, since 2004, beginning as a healthcare assistant. She has spent her entire nursing career in specialist plastic surgery, with experience in burns, reconstructive and maxillofacial surgery, and caring for patients undergoing complex breast and head and neck procedures.

She is currently a Macmillan Breast Reconstruction CNS at QVH, supporting patients at all stages of their journey, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing therapies. She also cares for individuals with benign breast conditions, giving her a broad understanding of both oncological and non-oncological pathways.

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Rebecca holds additional qualifications in Level 2 Psychological Therapies and Advanced Communication Skills, supporting a holistic and patient-centred approach.

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She is actively involved in education and professional development, regularly attending and presenting at national conferences and specialist meetings. Her specialist interests include nipple and areola micropigmentation (medical tattooing) and electrochemotherapy (ECT).

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Rebecca is a member of UKONS and the Breast Reconstruction Nurse Network (BRNN), a professional reviewer for Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Now, and an External Professional Advisor for the PHSO and SPSO.

She is also a founder, trustee, and secretary of Restore, and has supported breast reconstruction ‘show & tell’ events since 2009.

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Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys music, travelling, and spending time with family.