Oncology Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist
We have a really exciting opportunity for you to join our Oncology Service as an Oncology Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus on Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment (SACT). This is a newly created role.
The post is offered as a Band 6 initially and will become a Band 7 as soon as clinical competencies have been achieved within 12 months.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward‑thinking nurse who is passionate about Cancer Nursing. You should have extensive experience in oncology, as well as excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn, flexibility, good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential. You will take pride in your responsibility for the quality of care in your clinical area and provide sound clinical and professional leadership to your multi‑disciplinary team.
The Service aims to deliver and sustain the highest standards of care, quality, safety and dignity for all of our patients.
The post will be based at the University Hospitals site; there may be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics.
To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers undergoing Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment (SACT). You will participate in the provision of high‑quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow‑up. You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met.
The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
The post holder will be a designated Oncology Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relatives and carers in relation to a head and neck cancer diagnosis with a focus on SACT and to other health care professionals.
To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations (e.g., breaking bad news or following an unexpected event).
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
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.
Thank you for your interest. For further details or to arrange informal visits, contact Sam Neale (Lead Nurse Chemotherapy Services), Email: Samantha.neale@uhcw.nhs.uk, Telephone: 02476 967491.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function and industries
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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