Head and Neck and Thyroid CNS

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated Head and Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist. The ideal candidate will have strong oncology knowledge and experience, particularly in providing comprehensive care for cancer patients. Responsibilities include managing complex health challenges and educating patients and families throughout their cancer journey. Competitive salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum along with a commitment to ongoing professional development will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualification within ENT, oncology ward or endocrine experience.
• 2 years at Band 6 level.
• Previous H&N CNS role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and support to cancer patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team decision making.
• Manage altered airway and complex clinical challenges.
• Teach and educate patients, carers, and staff.

Skills

Altered airway skills

Complex wound management

Enteral feeding, NG insertion

Teaching and education for patients and carers

Advanced communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2

Relevant nursing degree (oncology or surgery)

Teaching/Education module

MSc level or working towards MSc

Postgraduate Level 6/7 module in H&N cancer/thyroid

Job description

Head and Neck and Thyroid CNS

The closing date is 29 January 2026.

We are looking for an inspirational cancer nurse committed to delivering excellent patient care to Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer patients for a substantive Band 7 CNS post at UCLH.

UCLH is the specialist surgery centre for head and neck surgery and an active oncology team. You will be part of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist team, led by the Lead CNS, comprising Macmillan CNSs, an Enhanced Recovery CNS and a Macmillan Cancer Support Worker.

Main duties of the job

The Head & Neck & Thyroid Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide holistic care and support to patients and families, acting as the key worker and advocate throughout the cancer journey. Responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist nursing advice and care from suspected cancer through diagnosis and multimodality treatment.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team decision making and service development.
• Managing altered airway, complex wounds, enteral feeding and other clinical challenges.
• Teaching and education for patients, carers and staff.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most complex NHS trusts, providing academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites. We specialise in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2
• Relevant nursing degree (oncology or surgery)
• Teaching/Education module
• Studied at MSc level or working towards an MSc award
• Advanced communication skills
• Postgraduate Level 6/7 module in head and neck cancer/thyroid

Experience

• 5 years post qualification within ENT, oncology ward or endocrine experience
• 2 years at Band 6 level
• Previous H&N CNS role or equivalent (e.g., CNS / NP)

Skills and Abilities

• Altered airway skills
• Complex wound management
• Enteral feeding, NG insertion
• Teaching and education for patients and carers

Communication

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically

Personal and People Development

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Commitment to maintaining own fitness to practice
• Evidence of applying research to practice
• Experience in developing standards, guidelines and policy, audit and service evaluation

Infection Prevention and Control

• Familiar with Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
• Completes required training (e-learning and face to face)
• Includes infection prevention and control in continuous development and annual appraisal
• Take personal responsibility to embed effective prevention and control practices

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrable understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and NHS obligations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.