OMFS Cancer Nurse Specialist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in England is seeking a specialist nurse to support patients diagnosed with OMFS cancer. The role involves working alongside clinical nurse specialists to provide comprehensive care through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Ideal candidates will have experience with multidisciplinary teams and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a large healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cancer patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to plan and deliver health and wellbeing events.
• Knowledge of head and neck cancer and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and support from diagnosis through treatment.
• Conduct holistic assessments and care across multiple settings.
• Run nurse-led clinics for specific patient needs.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide specialist support and advice to patients with diagnosed OMFS cancer, working alongside the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists to deliver a comprehensive specialist nursing service. The role provides clinical expertise and support for patients and families from diagnosis through investigations, treatment, living with and beyond cancer, and palliation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the OMFS Cancer CNS team to provide continuity, support and information from diagnosis through treatment and ongoing care, referring to specialist support services as necessary.
• Undertake holistic assessment and care of patients across multiple hospital settings (outpatient, inpatient, day case) and work effectively with the trusts Macmillan Coordinator.
• Plan, deliver and assess health and wellbeing events and adopt the shared caseload philosophy of the team.
• Attend MDT meetings at other hospital sites and work alongside specialist multidisciplinary teams to enhance knowledge and competency to become an expert practitioner in head and neck cancer and symptom management.
• Run nurse-led clinics for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, demonstrate expert knowledge and practical skills, assess emergencies and take appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.
• Structure and deliver appropriate teaching sessions for surgical patients and their families.
• Collaborate with MDT members and develop expertise in relation to MDT work; support the telephone triage service.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the millions of patients who rely on our services each year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals and set standards that others seek to emulate. We offer scale of opportunity and the potential for meaningful impact.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan to progress sustainable healthcare.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Diversity matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

How to apply and further information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others before submitting an application.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.