Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse to provide expert clinical care and personalised support to patients with complex cancer within our Head & Neck and Thyroid pathways.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert clinical care and personalised support to patients with complex cancer, ensuring safe, timely and compassionate care across the pathway.
* Coordinate care and support shared decision‑making, ensuring patients and families feel informed and supported throughout their treatment journey.
* Collaborate closely with consultants, CNS colleagues, AHPs and cancer support workers as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to high‑quality, evidence‑based care.
* Report to the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Head & Neck and Thyroid and contribute to pathway development, audit and innovation across UHS.
* Work autonomously, prioritise and manage a varied caseload, using advanced communication and assessment skills to support patients throughout their pathway.
Qualifications
* Experience in cancer care or head and neck surgery, with confidence to support patients with complex needs.
* Strong collaborative working skills, contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to support pathway development, audit and service improvement.
* Availability on Tuesdays, a core clinical and MDT activity day for the service.
Benefits & Working Conditions
University Hospital Southampton offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support career aspirations, a flexible working environment where possible, and a setting that combines excellent transport links with proximity to the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proudly champion individuality and are committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Key Date
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026.
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