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Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
*Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
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*Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- Experience
*Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
- Experience
*Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
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*Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
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*Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
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*Experience of patient service user advocacy role
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*Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
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*Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
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*Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
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*Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
- Qualifications
*Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
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*Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
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*Recognised mentorship course
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
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*Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
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*Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level and to manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff
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*Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
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*Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change
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*Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication
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*Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development
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*Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
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*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
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*Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
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*Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
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*Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
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*Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
*Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience
*Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- Experience
*Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- Qualifications
*To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
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*To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
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*Non -- Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the UHB Head and Neck Cancer CNS Team has arisen.
Is this the job for you?
You will a proven record of experience at Band 6 or above as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within Head and Neck cancer. You will have ward or clinical area management/ leadership within the last 3 years and the ability to be conversant with operational issues commensurate with the Band 7 role. You will possess a high level of competence in management of the patient with an altered airway in both the initial and long term in order to support the patient and carers both the acute and community setting. You will be skilled at supporting the patient and carers to maximise potential of independence of the care of the altered airway. You will demonstrate your skill and passion for the speciality as well as strong leadership skills at interview.
The role involves supporting and progressing the patient with a head and neck cancer through cancer suspicion, investigations, diagnosis, treatment and the impact of the disease and treatment.
The Head and Neck service is delivered at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and your job plan will be between the two sites.
The Head and Neck CNSs sits within the wider Head and Neck team of Altered Airway CNSs, Skull Base CNSs and Thyroid cancer CNSs. There will be mutual support between the wider team to ensure the service needs are delivered. You will demonstrate a proactive, flexible, adaptable approach.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 05 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1103870
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Band 7 Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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