Clinical Nurse Specialist Head and Neck Oncology/Palliative Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the McMillan Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The role involves providing specialist nursing services to head and neck cancer patients across various settings. Candidates should have extensive knowledge in this area and prior experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role. This position plays a vital role in patient care and support throughout the cancer treatment process and requires strong interpersonal and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in head and neck cancer nursing.
• Previous experience as Clinical Nurse Specialist in similar services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing service for patients with head and neck cancer.
• Act as an expert practitioner, educator, and advocate.

Skills

Head & Neck nursing knowledge

Expert practitioner skills

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the McMillian Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist team in the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The team provides a specialist nursing service to support a caseload of patients with head and neck cancer in an outpatient, inpatient, day care and community setting. The post holder is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing and facilitating effective care and treatment for patients and their significant others.

The post holder will have extensive Head & Neck nursing knowledge and expertise in the support of patients with head and neck cancer, throughout the disease trajectory, from diagnosis, through treatment, cure or palliation. Previous experience of working in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role within Head & Neck cancer services is essential.

This role will act as an expert practitioner, role model and patient advocate, and indirectly as an innovator, change agent, consultant, teacher, supervisor and researcher. The post holder will provide a supportive specialist nursing service to support a caseload of patients with head and neck cancer in an outpatient, inpatient, day care and community setting.

Informal contact

Tracey Jackson – [e-mail], 07815705834

Contact and Process Information

Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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