Macmillan Head and Neck Associate - Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Macmillan Head and Neck Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role focuses on providing high-quality pain services and expert clinical advice, contributing to patient care and policy development. Ideal candidates will have experience in a healthcare environment and be passionate about innovation in cancer care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Relevant post registration experience at band 6.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based policies.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Coaching

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Main area Cancer Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 5 months (Contract end date October 2025) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 390-SUR-SO-5110

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Southend Town Southend Salary £37,338 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/2025 23:59

Macmillan Head and Neck Associate - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who strives for excellence and innovation within the field of cancer.

The role of the Macmillan Head and Neck Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist is vital to the patient journey, acting as a core member of the clinical team, responsible for the provision of high-quality pain services based at Southend Hospital but may require to attend other sites

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals

Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies / protocols and guidelines within the specialty in collaboration with other professional groups and users.

Keep accurate patient records and ensure the patient pathway is coordinated and supported

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Registered Nurse

• NMC Registered

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment
• Relevant post registration experience at band 6
• Experience of case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
• Coaching/CBT/ motivational interviewing training or experience
• Demonstrable experience working in the NHS

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.