Clinical Nurse (Specialist for Head and Neck)

Clinical Nurse (Specialist for Head and Neck) Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to become an integral member of a fast-paced forward-thinking Head and Neck Cancer Team (with a special interest in Head & Neck Skin and Thyroid Cancers).

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 - full time. Working with the Head and Neck Cancer CNS team (with a focus on Skin and Thyroid Cancers). The post holder will need to work autonomously but will be job sharing this post with another Band 7 CNS to develop two clinical pathways that offer cancer patients support from diagnosis to discharge.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside another full-time Band 7 CNS to ensure that these two clinical pathways run seamlessly; coordinating timely care and treatment for patients, offering symptom control, support, and initiating referrals to internal and external care providers. The post holder will have an opportunity to expand their clinical skills to Advanced practice level, including clinical examinations, advanced wound care, ordering and interpreting test results, and non-medical prescribing. The successful candidate will hold their own clinical caseload of patients, acting as key worker and supporting the wider MDT.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, some flexibility but must suit the service.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.

For further information please contact: Kelly Kingwell, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist on or .

Person Specification General Requirements

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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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust