Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS2 8HW |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7836454/387-S6454-GB |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time B7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist team.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Head and Neck Cancer Multi disciplinary Team professionals . The current team are based in Bristol Dental Hospital, delivering high standards of person centered care across University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the community.
The post holder will provide a holistic, patient focused service delivering evidence-based care, information and advice to patients with head & neck cancer, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Ideally the post holder would have a significant experience in providing resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, including the management of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care, Complex wounds, and Chemotherapy.
Act as key worker when appropriate and utilise expert clinical knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of head & neck cancer.
The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway. The post holder will develop, establish and integrate this specialist service and be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway.
They will work closely within secondary and primary care to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a full time B7 permanent position within a passionate and dedicated Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse specialist team.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 nurse to join our team who will be committed to work collaboratively with our Head and Neck Cancer Multi disciplinary Team professionals . The current team are based in Bristol Dental Hospital, delivering high standards of person centered care across University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the community.
The post holder will provide a holistic, patient focused service delivering evidence-based care, information and advice to patients with head & neck cancer, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Ideally the post holder would have a significant experience in providing resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, including the management of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care, Complex wounds, and Chemotherapy.
Act as key worker when appropriate and utilise expert clinical knowledge to provide comprehensive specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of head & neck cancer.
The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway. The post holder will develop, establish and integrate this specialist service and be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout the care pathway.
They will work closely within secondary and primary care to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
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