Head & Neck Cancer CNS: Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Grassmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time Band 6 Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist care, support and care coordination for cancer patients with complex needs. The post-holder will work within the CNS team to deliver patient-centred services across the head and neck and thyroid oncology spectrum, including wound care and altered airway management.

You will participate in oncology clinics and MDTs, offer education and emotional support to

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with expertise in head and neck cancer care.
• Experience in care coordination for cancer patients.
• Knowledge of wound care and altered airway management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care, support and coordination for patients with cancer and complex needs.
• Participate in MDTs, oncology clinics, and local/regional cancer services.
• Deliver patient education and emotional support; signpost to services.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Head & Neck Cancer

Care coordination

Wound care

Airway management

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time Band 6 Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist care, support and care coordination for cancer patients with complex needs. The post-holder will work within the CNS team to deliver patient-centred services across the head and neck and thyroid oncology spectrum, including wound care and altered airway management.

You will participate in oncology clinics and MDTs, offer education and emotional support to