University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Head, Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main Duties of the Job
Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team and make a lasting difference to the lives of patients with head and neck and thyroid cancer.
As a Band 7 Head and Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide expert clinical care, guidance, and support throughout the patient pathway, ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate, personalised care at every stage of their journey.
Working closely with consultants, surgeons, oncologists, allied health professionals, and nursing colleagues, you will act as a key worker, coordinating care and delivering specialist advice to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Through advanced clinical practice, leadership, education, and service development, you will contribute to the Trust's strategic objectives of delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care.
The role also provides professional leadership, supervision, and development support to Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists and other members of the wider team, fostering a culture of learning, excellence, and continuous improvement.
The post holder reports to the Lead Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse and plays a pivotal role within the Head and Neck and Thyroid multidisciplinary team, driving excellence and innovation across the service.
Working for Our Organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and improving outcomes for patients with head and neck and thyroid conditions. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Significant post-registration experience within Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid, Oncology, Surgical or related specialist services, with evidence of autonomous clinical decision-making and advanced assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide complex information and emotional support to patients and families, while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Leadership experience, including the ability to supervise, support and develop junior colleagues, and contribute to service improvement, education and quality initiatives.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, with the ability to manage a complex caseload and coordinate services across the patient pathway.
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The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Attendance at Tuesday clinics is essential. Current NMC registration is required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate nurse to undertake a specialist role and help shape the future of Head and Neck and Thyroid services.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master’s Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
Desirable Criteria
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Registered as an independent prescriber
- Leadership Qualification / training
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential Criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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