[ref. y20256720] NHS - CNS Head and Neck Cancer Specialist Nurse Band 6/7
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential criteria- Knowledge of current management of patients with cancer
- In depth knowledge of Head & Neck Cancer specialty
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to Head and Neck cancer services, and NHS Cancer Plan
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Head and Neck cancers
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING (Both)
Essential criteria- NMC Level 1 Registration
- BSc Degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification or training and experience
- Counselling skills training / Advanced Communication Skills qualification
- Post registration courses in ENT/ Head and Neck Cancer Care
- Clinical skills qualification or willing to work towards
- Prescribing qualification or willing to work towards
- Level 2 psychology training
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING (Band 6)
Essential criteria- Post registration experience at in cancer/ palliative care or associated specialty
- Teaching certificate/MIP or working towards
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING (Band 7)
Essential criteria- Post registration experience at Masters level in cancer/palliative care or associated specialty.
- Teaching certificate/MIP
- Ability to demonstrate mastery skills, clinically and educationally or willing to work towards
Experience (Band 7)
Essential criteria- Extensive post registration experience in cancer/palliative care
Experience (Band 6)
Essential criteria- Post registration experience in cancer/palliative care
EXPERIENCE (both)
Desirable criteria- Knowledge of symptoms Management in relation to Head and Neck cancers
- Head and Neck cancer care experience
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.