An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the head and neck cancer nurse specialist team, with excellent organisational and communication skills and can work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Relevant post registration experience is essential, and knowledge of head and neck nursing would be beneficial but not essential as a full training and supervision package will be tailored to meet your needs. As this is a Macmillan badged post you must have a good understanding of Macmillan priorities and their agenda including personalised care and the recovery package
You should have degree level qualification and be committed to undertaking further study to meet service needs. Your education and development will be supported by the trust and the Macmillan team.
As integral member of the MDT you will be involved in developing nursing practice- strengthening and developing links across cancer networks. The head and neck MDT also have a strong research network and are involved in many research projects to improve patient care and treatment- you will be expected to support this as part of your role.
The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical nursing practice for both outpatients, inpatients (including NHS and private patients where relevant). The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will use evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service. The CNS will liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team when required, to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.
To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within your scope of practice. Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients’ requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.
Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the speciality.
To participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and co-operate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Mar 2025