Overview
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Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 29 March 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time B7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist team.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Head and Neck Cancer Multi disciplinary Team professionals. The current team are based in Bristol Dental Hospital, delivering high standards of person centered care across University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a holistic, patient focused service delivering evidence-based care, information and advice to patients with head & neck cancer, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Ideally the post holder would have a significant experience in providing resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, including the management of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care, Complex wounds, and Chemotherapy.
Act as key worker when appropriate and utilise expert clinical knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of head & neck cancer.
The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway. The post holder will develop, establish and integrate this specialist service and be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway.
They will work closely within secondary and primary care to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area of Head and Neck cancer
* Significant relevant clinical experience in care of patients with Head and Neck cancer
* Substantial current speciality experience
* Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
* Evidence of recent teaching experience
* Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualifications and Training
* Active NMC Registration
* Degree in nursing or health related subject
* Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
* Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or equivalent experience
* Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters
* Non- Medical Prescribing
Skills and Abilities
* Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
* Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
* Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
* The ability to lead and influence change
* Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Clinical expert in Head and Neck Cancer and takes accountability for own actions
* Knowledge of national and local speciality head and neck cancer related policies and changes
* Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
* Excellent Information technology skills
* Resilient and reflective
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Equitable
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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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