Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck Cancers
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join their Cancer Services Team. This role involves providing specialist nursing support to patients undergoing investigation, treatment, and follow-up for head and neck cancers. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional patient-centred care, coordinate care across the cancer pathway, and support patients and families through sensitive conversations. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, holistic care.
Essential criteria
- BSC in nursing
- specialist cancer or had and neck qualification
- communication skills trainig
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree
- ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT SKILLS
- KNOWLEGDE /EXPERIENCE
- experience in head and neck nursing
- exposure to cancer patients
- significant experience at band 6 or above (3years +)
- Evidence of working independently /critical evaluation skills
- Experience in leading and managing a team or service
- Evidence of passion and drive to develop services
- Educational/QUALIFICATIONS
- BSC in nursing
- specialist cancer or had and neck qualification
- communication skills trainig
- Masters degree
- ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT SKILLS
- KNOWLEGDE /EXPERIENCE
- experience in head and neck nursing
- exposure to cancer patients
- significant experience at band 6 or above (3years +)
- Evidence of working independently /critical evaluation skills
- Experience in leading and managing a team or service
- Evidence of passion and drive to develop services
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Head and Neck Cancers
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Make a Difference to Patients Living with Head and Neck Cancer Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Cancer Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care and supporting individuals throughout their cancer pathway. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing specialist nursing support to patients undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for head and neck cancers.
Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will become an integral part of a service that is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care while ensuring patients and their families receive expert guidance and support at every stage of their journey.
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
- Undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment for patients with suspected or confirmed head and neck cancer.
- Provide expert nursing support within head and neck outpatient clinics.
- Act as a key worker for patients, coordinating care across the cancer pathway.
- Support patients and families during complex and sensitive conv
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