The role of the Lead Nurse for the Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Service is a high profile, dynamic, proactive, and pioneering role. The Lead Nurse for Head and Neck Cancer will be able to make informed decisions and have managerial responsibility for the nursing service delivery across the Head and Neck Cancer pathway. The focus of the role will be to improve overall patient experience and patient outcomes for patients with specialty-related conditions using service improvement and quality methodology and be responsive to challenging healthcare needs and advances in practice.
We can promise that you will be part of a team that is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards and that you will work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth. Applicants should be an experienced nurse at a senior level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate at interview a breadth of knowledge and experience with service redesign and innovation.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 13th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
Engage directly with the surgical management team, the Head and Neck Navigator, the two week wait booking office, nursing, and secretarial teams to deliver a seamless service to patients presenting with suspected Head and Neck cancer on the 2-week wait pathway. Provide specialist advice, leadership skills, collaboration, and consultancy to ensure that patients gain appropriate and timely care. Develop consistent approaches to the strategic management of the patient group through training and education, policy and guideline development, audit, and research, and implementation of evidence-based care. Ensure that nursing resources are managed and supported in line with service delivery.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust, and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment. Responsible for the provision of a high-quality professional nursing service across the Head and Neck two-week wait service. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines across departments. Support the Divisional Director of Operations with the General Manager in ensuring service objectives are met. Utilise information and IT systems to produce accurate and timely workforce and resource data and reports. Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects to improve patient care. Demonstrate effective leadership and provide professional and emotional support to individuals and groups. Accountable for maintaining a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control. Responsible for adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy and Divisional objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX #J-18808-Ljbffr
We can promise that you will be part of a team that is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards and that you will work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth. Applicants should be an experienced nurse at a senior level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate at interview a breadth of knowledge and experience with service redesign and innovation.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 13th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
Engage directly with the surgical management team, the Head and Neck Navigator, the two week wait booking office, nursing, and secretarial teams to deliver a seamless service to patients presenting with suspected Head and Neck cancer on the 2-week wait pathway. Provide specialist advice, leadership skills, collaboration, and consultancy to ensure that patients gain appropriate and timely care. Develop consistent approaches to the strategic management of the patient group through training and education, policy and guideline development, audit, and research, and implementation of evidence-based care. Ensure that nursing resources are managed and supported in line with service delivery.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust, and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment. Responsible for the provision of a high-quality professional nursing service across the Head and Neck two-week wait service. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines across departments. Support the Divisional Director of Operations with the General Manager in ensuring service objectives are met. Utilise information and IT systems to produce accurate and timely workforce and resource data and reports. Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects to improve patient care. Demonstrate effective leadership and provide professional and emotional support to individuals and groups. Accountable for maintaining a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control. Responsible for adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy and Divisional objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX #J-18808-Ljbffr
