Head, Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

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.
• The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.…