Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Head and Neck and Thyroid CNS Teams in one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts.

The post will be leading an existing CNS Team offering ongoing patient support, working alongside staff to ensure that people with Head and Neck cancer undergoing treatment are in receipt of the care they require to achieve the best quality of life possible.

This post holder will be highly skilled with relevant oncological/cancercare experience to support the delivery of clinically effective, efficient and high-quality care to people with complex specialist care needs, ensuring that this care is both evidence based and reflects current best practice. They will have a focus of delivering nurse led clinics and oncological support.

This is a trust role and the successful candidate will cover multiple sites.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage the provision of specialist cancer care advice and support to people affected by head and neck and thyroid cancers.

This will be achieved both directly through clinical practice and caseload management, and indirectly through leadership, education, research, audit and professional activities.

The aim of the post is to maximise the treatment and quality of life of patients with this disease and to also provide support and advice to the families/carers of such patients.

About us
'The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8018810-A
Job locations: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, enfield, EN2 8JL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills

Desirable

• Masters degree

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of head and neck and/or Oncology
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Desirable

• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance

Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable

Desirable

• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues

Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, enfield, EN2 8JL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: lead cancer nurse, jemma o'reilly, jemma.o'reilly@nhs.net, 07593646886

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