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 speciality 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 speciality. 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, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateactionhhft.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 Job description Job responsibilities Refer to Job Description document attached to this advert for further information and detailed description, Job description Job responsibilities Refer to Job Description document attached to this advert for further information and detailed description, Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oRegistered with the NMC for a minimum of 5 years. oPracticing nursing for a minimum of 5 years. oRegular undertaking of CPD. oUndertaken psychological skills assessment training. oCommunications skills course Desirable oLevel 3 course in Head & Neck cancer. oCounselling course Experience & Knowledge Essential oExperience of dealing with cancer patients in a variety of settings. oKnowledge of Head & Neck cancer and treatment options. oExperience of liaising with a variety of stakeholders to ensure patient care comes first. Desirable oExperience within an ENT/Head & Neck outpatient service oExperience of running own clinics and managing own workload/time. oExperience in a ward setting dealing with postoperative surgical patients. Skills & Ability Essential oGood level of IT skills in word processing, emails and spreadsheets. oAble to be adaptable and work in a professional, flexible and proactive approach. oAbility to motivate self and others. oAbility to regularly flex from working alone to working within a large, multidisciplinary team. oHave a positive and keen interest in advancing clinical practice. oDemonstrate a positive attitude and genuine commitment to service development. oGood written and verbal communication skills. oA calm and composed manner. Desirable oPrevious similar experience an advantage Other Specific Requirements Essential oDeemed fit for practice by Occupational Health. oTo undertake any in-house training that is required oWell presented with a positive attitude. oHave a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to work cross site Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oRegistered with the NMC for a minimum of 5 years. oPracticing nursing for a minimum of 5 years. oRegular undertaking of CPD. oUndertaken psychological skills assessment training. oCommunications skills course Desirable oLevel 3 course in Head & Neck cancer. oCounselling course Experience & Knowledge Essential oExperience of dealing with cancer patients in a variety of settings. oKnowledge of Head & Neck cancer and treatment options. oExperience of liaising with a variety of stakeholders to ensure patient care comes first. Desirable oExperience within an ENT/Head & Neck outpatient service oExperience of running own clinics and managing own workload/time. oExperience in a ward setting dealing with postoperative surgical patients. Skills & Ability Essential oGood level of IT skills in word processing, emails and spreadsheets. oAble to be adaptable and work in a professional, flexible and proactive approach. oAbility to motivate self and others. oAbility to regularly flex from working alone to working within a large, multidisciplinary team. oHave a positive and keen interest in advancing clinical practice. oDemonstrate a positive attitude and genuine commitment to service development. oGood written and verbal communication skills. oA calm and composed manner. Desirable oPrevious similar experience an advantage Other Specific Requirements Essential oDeemed fit for practice by Occupational Health. oTo undertake any in-house training that is required oWell presented with a positive attitude. oHave 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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/ (Opens in a new tab)