Join Our Team as a Head and Neck Specialist Nurse
Are you a dedicated nurse eager to make a difference in oncology? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head and Neck Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic team.
In this vital role, you’ll collaborate with our Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide seamless, patient-centred care to individuals with head and neck cancer. As a keyworker, you will guide patients from diagnosis through their entire cancer journey.
Key Responsibilities:
• · Conduct assessments and develop personalised care plans to meet each patient's unique needs
• · Serve as a support system for patients and families, providing ongoing care coordination and emotional support
• · Complete holistic needs assessments that address physical, emotional, and social aspects of care
• · Educate and mentor staff and learners, promoting best practices in head and neck cancer care
Why Choose Us?
• · Be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through collaborative care
· Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuous education in a supportive environment
If you’re ready to advance your nursing career and make a profound impact on the lives of patients affected by head and neck cancer, we invite you to apply today. Your journey towards meaningful change starts here.
The post holder will understand surgical and cancer pathways and be dedicated to improving patient experience while developing specialist nursing practice through ongoing professional and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• · Conduct comprehensive Holistic Needs Assessments at key points along the cancer pathway
• · Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patients' needs
• · Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and attend meetings to ensure patients’ wishes are prioritised
• · Under the guidance of the Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist, provide specialised nursing care and support to patients with Head, Neck, and cancer, along with their families/carers
• · Support patients across various care settings, including wards and outpatient clinics.
• · Act as an advocate for patients, families, and carers when needed
• · Assist patients in achieving self-care and educate caregivers to support them at home or in the hospital
• · Empower patients to manage their health and well-being, ensuring they can express their preferences, worries, and concerns
We seek a compassionate professional committed to making a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025
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