Clinical Nurse Specialist (XR06)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated nurse to join their head and neck specialist team. This role offers the chance to support patients through their treatment journey while contributing to service development through education and audits. You'll be part of a friendly and proactive team, focusing on improving patient experiences in a supportive environment. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about delivering compassionate care and making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Induction Package

Opportunities for Personal Growth

Professional Development Training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with recognized teaching/assessing qualification.
• Experience in audits and standards setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Train junior staff and participate in personal development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Stress Management

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child, Level 1 or 2)

Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Job Summary

Expected Shortlisting Date: 07/05/2025

Planned Interview Date: 13/05/2025

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the head and neck specialist nursing team at Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital. Our small, friendly, and proactive team supports patients with head and neck cancer from diagnosis through to end of treatment, whether curative or palliative.

We seek a highly motivated and diligent nurse capable of working independently and within a team, with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving patient experience. The role involves contributing to the development of the service through audit, education, and training. The position offers an induction package and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Relevant experience at band 5 level is required.

The post reports to the band 7 team leader, with responsibilities across Bexley Wing SJUH and cross-site reviews at Leeds General Infirmary and Leeds Dental Institute.

Main Duties

1. Clinical Responsibilities: Provide leadership and role modeling in delivering high-quality care, undertake clinical procedures, and maintain a safe environment.
2. Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using specialist skills; manage own workload; supervised by the nurse specialist team leader.
3. Freedom to Act: Refer patients and make assessments within policies and protocols.
4. Communication: Maintain accurate records, support patients and families, liaise with community services.
5. Education & Training: Train junior staff and learners, participate in personal development, and educate patients and carers.
6. Leadership & Management: Investigate incidents, monitor workload, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to policy development.
7. Research & Audit: Contribute to research, undertake audits, and participate in clinical trials.

Values & Core Principles

Our values—Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered—guide our actions. We are committed to high-quality evidence-based care, teamwork, positive working environments, and staff development.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential): Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child, Level 1 or 2), recognized teaching/assessing qualification, evidence of CPD, willingness to train.

Skills & Behaviours (Essential): Compassionate, lateral thinker, motivated, positive, assertive, flexible, adaptable, stress management skills.

Experience (Essential): Current healthcare issues knowledge, recent relevant experience as a Band 5 nurse or equivalent, involvement in audits and standards setting.

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and sponsorship requirements for overseas applicants.