CNS Head and Neck Cancer Specialist Nurse Band 6/7
The closing date is 04 June 2025
Job summary
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Nurse who can demonstrate motivation, an enthusiasm to learn and develop clinical skill. Be a team player within our established team on a full-time basis.
Having the ability to engage clinically with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have / develop in depth proven clinical knowledge guiding the clinical team to work within this framework and CNS pathways. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to sensitively manage change and time.
As a band 7 nurse or a developing Band 6-7 you should act as a role model, follow and promote the TRUST values and use underpinning strategies to support the Trusts strategic objectives.
The post holder will be trained as a clinical practitioner to be part the nurse-led service for individuals and be part of the acute services on a day to day basis
Please note, if you do not meet the Band 7 essential person specification requirements, we will consider appointing as a Banf 6 until all competencies are met.
Main duties of the job
The successful person will be approachable, motivated, aspiring, kind and caring They must work collaboratively with the rest of the Head and Neck team. and promote high standards of care.
You will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills along with clinical management experience. You will have a positive can-do attitude and always strive for the best for your patients and wider working team.
To provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist and to provide direct patient care for both the inpatient (The James Cook University Hospital) and outpatient care setting and holistic support in helping improve quality of life by educating the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis through the entirety of the patient pathway.
To be a resource for other health professionals.
To work within a team of head and neck cancer specialist nurses accommodating flexibility to provide full-service cover, to always deliver appropriate care/support to both patients and clinicians across the service(s), within each directorate.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate South Tees NHS FT values of Caring, Respectful, Supportive, and Empowerment of our teams.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-HNO-7171906
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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