Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Job overview - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse

Contract Type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team a dedicated multidisciplinary team and make a lasting difference to the lives of patients with head and neck and thyroid cancer.

As a Band 7 Head and Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide expert clinical care, guidance, and support throughout the patient pathway, ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate, personalised care at every stage of their journey.

Working closely with consultants, surgeons, oncologists, allied health professionals, and nursing colleagues, you will act as a key worker, coordinating care and delivering specialist advice to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Through advanced clinical practice, leadership, education, and service development, you will contribute to the Trust's strategic objectives of delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care.

The role also provides professional leadership, supervision, and development support to Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists and other members of the wider team, fostering a culture of learning, excellence, and continuous improvement.

The post holder reports to the Lead Head, Neck and Thyroid Specialist Nurse and plays a pivotal role within the Head and Neck and Thyroid multidisciplinary team, driving excellence and innovation across the service.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care and improving outcomes for patients with head and neck and thyroid conditions. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Significant post-registration experience within Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid, Oncology, Surgical or related specialist services, with evidence of autonomous clinical decision-making and advanced assessment skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide complex information and emotional support to patients and families, while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership experience, including the ability to supervise, support and develop junior colleagues, and contribute to service improvement, education and quality initiatives.

A commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care, with the ability to manage a complex caseload and coordinate services across the patient pathway.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Attendance at Tuesday clinics is essential. Current NMC registration is required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate nurse to undertake a specialist role and help shape the future of Head and Neck and Thyroid services.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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