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Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Trust Values
Patients First
- Trust Values
Always Improving
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Working Together
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Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
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Communication
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Critical thinking
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General IT skills
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Leadership
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Negotiation skills
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Organisational skills
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Prioritisation
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Teamwork
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Working under pressure
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
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Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
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Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
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Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
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Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
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Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
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Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
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Understanding of personal accountability.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Multidisciplinary team working.
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Service Manager -Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
Join a service where your specialist skills make a real difference. As a Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse, you’ll provide expert clinical care and personalised support to patients with complex cancer, helping to deliver safe, timely and compassionate care across the pathway.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating care, supporting shared decision‑making and ensuring patients and families feel informed and supported throughout their treatment journey. Your contribution will strengthen service quality, enhance patient experience and support ongoing improvements across our Head & Neck and Thyroid pathways.
Working closely with consultants, CNS colleagues, AHPs and cancer support workers, you’ll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care. You will report to the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Head & Neck and Thyroid, with opportunities to contribute to pathway development, audit and innovation across UHS
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have experience in cancer care or head and neck surgery, with the confidence to support patients with complex needs.
Must be available on Tuesdays, as this is a core clinical and MDT activity day for the service.
Able to prioritise and work autonomously while managing a varied caseload, using advanced communication and assessment skills to support patients throughout their pathway.
Demonstrates strong collaborative working, contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team and supporting pathway development, audit and service improvement.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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