Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Head and Neck Associate - Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who strives for excellence and innovation within the field of cancer.

The role of the Macmillan Head and Neck Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist is vital to the patient journey, acting as a core member of the clinical team, responsible for the provision of high-quality pain services based at Southend Hospital but may require to attend other sites

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals

Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies / protocols and guidelines within the specialty in collaboration with other professional groups and users.

Keep accurate patient records and ensure the patient pathway is coordinated and supported

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-5110

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

NMC Registered

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment
Relevant post registration experience at band 6

Desirable

Experience of case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
Coaching/CBT/ motivational interviewing training or experience
Demonstrable experience working in the NHS

Person Specification

Registered Nurse

Essential

NMC Registered

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment
Relevant post registration experience at band 6

Desirable

Experience of case management in diagnostics, long term conditions/cancer
Coaching/CBT/ motivational interviewing training or experience
Demonstrable experience working in the NHS

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)