Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join the Head and Neck CNS team for maternity leave cover; over a 12 month period. in this role you will work closely with the Head and Heck Clinical Nurse Specialists and other members of the Multi- Professional Team to support the patient throughout their Head and Neck Cancer Journey. We require an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated member of staff to join this busy service. This role will give you an excellent understanding of the Head and Neck Cancer patients experience and help build on your knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care. The ideal candidate will have Head and Neck and / or oncology experience, and would have some knowledge in the care of the Head and Neck Cancer patient. Following a local induction you will help provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and health professionals in Head and Neck Cancer. Excellent communication skills is essential to the role as you will be expected to work autonomously with the support of the CNS and Mufti disciplinary team. Main duties of the job Be key worker for the duration of the patients head and neck cancer journey from diagnosis through to completion of treatment Assess patients and plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist clinical knowledge and skills Review patients and provide care in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Contribute to multidisciplinary approach to patient management Provide education and support to patients, carers and colleagues in tracheostomy and valve care Participate in audit, research and service development within the Head and Neck service. Refer patients to members of multi professional team and community for ongoing support and advise as required. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 225-DIV1-6434763-D Job locations Head and Neck Out Patient Department The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Wolverhampton WV100QP Job description Job responsibilities Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards. Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability. Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients. Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area. Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis. Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care. Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice. Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments. Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs. Provide clinical supervision to other staff. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary. Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs. Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation. Participate in peer review of own practice. Day to day supervision/training of staff/students. Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice. To assess individuals holistically using a range of different assessment methods, use physical examination skills, order diagnostic tests for client group Job description Job responsibilities Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards. Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability. Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients. Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area. Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis. Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care. Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice. Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments. Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs. Provide clinical supervision to other staff. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary. Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs. Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation. Participate in peer review of own practice. Day to day supervision/training of staff/students. Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice. To assess individuals holistically using a range of different assessment methods, use physical examination skills, order diagnostic tests for client group Person Specification Qualifications Essential 3 years NMC qualification 18 months experience in Head and neck Nursing or oncology Ability to work flexible to meet the needs of the service Desirable Qualified to degree level or working towards this level ENT or Health Assessment qualification Evidence of mentorship or update Person Specification Qualifications Essential 3 years NMC qualification 18 months experience in Head and neck Nursing or oncology Ability to work flexible to meet the needs of the service Desirable Qualified to degree level or working towards this level ENT or Health Assessment qualification Evidence of mentorship or update 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 The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address Head and Neck Out Patient Department The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Wolverhampton WV100QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)