Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Head and Neck CNS has arisen to support our Head and Neck cancer patients across our hospitals in HHFT.
The post holder will work collaboratively, as a core member of the Head and Neck team, with key groups of staff at Hampshire Hospitals and connect work collaboratively with Guilford and Southampton Hospital and community and primary care settings as appropriate.
Main Duties of the Job
The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist will apply advanced technical knowledge of cancer and treatment within the specialty to oversee and co-ordinate services, personalise the pathway of care for individual patients to ensure the complex information and support needs of patients and families are addressed. Acting as a clinical expert within Head and Neck as a role model demonstrating high standards of quality care and providing clinical leadership to others.
Supporting the Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse and Lead Nurse for Head and Neck to ensure the development of clinical nursing services with the field implementing National cancer Initiatives at a local level contributing towards strategic decision making and implementing policies appropriate to the specialty.
Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients promoting a culture that supports self-management and health and wellbeing.
Delivers specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
To participate in audit, research, education, and development in relation to the provision of general and specialist care across the departmental, directorate and trust boundaries, providing a patient centred seamless service.
The post holder will have to line manage the remaining nurse specialist team and will endeavour to deliver a unified service across Hampshire Hospitals.
About Us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change
Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or contact climateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Date Posted: 19 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 251-SURG0082-BH&N
Job Locations
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Aldermaston Road / Romsey Road
Basingstoke / Winchester
RG24 9NA
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the NMC for a minimum of 5 years.
* Practicing nursing for a minimum of 5 years.
* Regular undertaking of CPD.
* Undertaken psychological skills assessment training.
* Communications skills course.
Desirable
* Level 3 course in Head & Neck cancer.
* Counselling course.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of dealing with cancer patients in a variety of settings.
* Knowledge of Head & Neck cancer and treatment options.
* Experience of liaising with a variety of stakeholders to ensure patient care comes first.
Desirable
* Experience within an ENT/Head & Neck outpatient service.
* Experience of running own clinics and managing own workload/time.
* Experience in a ward setting dealing with postoperative surgical patients.
Skills & Ability
Essential
* Good level of IT skills in word processing, emails, and spreadsheets.
* Able to be adaptable and work in a professional, flexible and proactive approach.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Ability to regularly flex from working alone to working within a large, multidisciplinary team.
* Have a positive and keen interest in advancing clinical practice.
* Demonstrate a positive attitude and genuine commitment to service development.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* A calm and composed manner.
Desirable
* Previous similar experience an advantage.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
* Deemed fit for practice by Occupational Health.
* To undertake any in-house training that is required.
* Well presented with a positive attitude.
* Have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to work cross site.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Aldermaston Road / Romsey Road, Basingstoke / Winchester, RG24 9NA
Employer's Website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/
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