ENT Head & Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Advert:

Clinical Nurse Specialist ENT Head & Neck Cancer

Location: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Band: 7

Contract Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and supporting cancer services at the highest level? We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established ENT Head and Neck team and help shape the future of ENT cancer diagnostics and care within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering and developing the ENT, Head and Neck cancer diagnostic pathway. Based at University Hospital Lewisham, the successful candidate will provide compassionate support and guidance to patients undergoing investigations for suspected ENT, H&N cancer. Youll be instrumental at the point of diagnosis, participate in MDT meetings, and facilitate timely referrals to Guys Hospital tertiary centres for treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and guide patients throughout diagnostic and treatment pathways

Attend and actively participate in MDTs at Guys Hospital and diagnostic MDMs at Lewisham

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across sites

Contribute to pathway development and service improvement

About You:

Registered Nurse with Band 6/7 experience in Head & Neck cancer, oncology, or palliative care

Strong understanding of ENT and oncological management of Head and Neck cancers, including surgical care and treatment consequences

Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills

Passionate about patient-centred care and service excellence

Join us in making a meaningful difference to our patients and local communities.

Apply Now to become part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise and compassion will truly matter.

For more information or informal visit, contact:

Michelle Franklin, Matron for Surgery 020 8333 3000 X8926/mobile 07557 938 430 or Nayomi Wickramasinghe, Lead Cancer Nurse Specialist on 020 8333 3000 ext 8522/Mobile 07880131947.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• RN Band 6/7 with experience of Head & Neck Cancer/Oncology/Palliative care

Desirable

• Strong understanding of ENT & Oncological management of Head & Neck Cancer

Essential

Essential

• Strong understanding of ENT & Oncological management of Head & Neck cancer

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.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

lewisham hospital

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)