Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Head and Neck Cancer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a senior autonomous practitioner responsible for clinical leadership and management of the Head and Neck CNS service across the Trust.

The role works within the MDT, supervising three Band 6 CNS, driving service development, quality improvement, governance and research to improve patient outcomes across the cancer pathway.

Qualifications

• Senior autonomous practitioner providing expert clinical leadership for Head and Neck CNS services.
• Leading and developing a team of Band 6 CNS.
• Contributing to service development, QA, audit and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership for Head & Neck CNS service.
• Lead and manage a team of three Band 6 CNS.
• Drive service development, quality improvement, audit and governance.
• Collaborate closely with MDT and Consultants to ensure timely, evidence-based care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nurse management

Head & Neck cancer

MDT collaboration

Workforce development

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Head and Neck Cancer is a senior autonomous practitioner responsible for providing expert clinical leadership and management of the Head and Neck CNS service across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care for patients diagnosed with head and neck malignancies throughout their cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship and palliative care.

The Lead CNS will manage and support a team of three Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists, providing professional leadership, supervision, appraisal, performance management and workforce development. The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), acting as a key worker for patients with complex needs and contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit, research and governance activities.

Working closely with Consultants, Allied Health Professionals, Cancer Services and operational teams, the Lead CNS will ensure patients receive coordinated, timely and evidence-based care in line with national cancer standards, NHS Long Term Plan priorities and Trust objectives. The post holder will lead on service evaluation and innovation, supporting continuous improvement in patient experience and clinical outcomes.

The Lead Head & Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer throughout their cancer pathway. Acting as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will deliver holistic, patient-centred care from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship and end-of-life care, ensuring patients and their families receive timely information, psychological support and coordinated care.

The post holder will lead and manage a team of three Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists, providing professional leadership, supervision, appraisal, performance management and development support to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service. They will act as a role model for clinical excellence and support service improvement, innovation and workforce development.

The post holder will be accountable for maintaining high standards of clinical practice, governance and patient safety whilst contributing to the strategic development of Head and Neck Cancer services within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to provide outstanding care for our patients and communities across our five hospitals and a range of community services. We are one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts, delivering specialist and tertiary services locally, regionally and nationally.

We are looking for an inspirational nurse leader who is passionate about delivering personalised care, service improvement and clinical excellence. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, access to ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.

At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, working together, striving for excellence and continuously improving the services we provide for our patients, carers and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Clay Job title: Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0114 2712177

Tracy White (current Band 7 in post)

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