Overview
Join to apply for the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role at NHS Scotland. Applications are warmly invited from motivated, registered nurses who have a particular interest in advancing clinical and leadership skills in the Cancer Nurse Specialist field.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with others to facilitate multidisciplinary working across professional boundaries in health and social care settings by providing a person-centred, nurse-led service; through investigation, diagnosis and treatment, supporting anticipatory care planning and bereavement as appropriate.
* Work effectively as part of a team across regional networks, including attendance at South-East Scotland Cancer Network multidisciplinary clinical meetings and strategic meetings as a deputy for the Lead CNS, in person or virtually.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills; five years post-registration and at least two years in a setting relevant to this post; experience of caring for people with complex needs is advantageous.
* Willingness to undertake clinical and academic training relevant to the clinical requirements of the post; professional development is encouraged and supported.
* Prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation on “The Role of the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist” as part of the selection process.
* Informal enquiries: contact Claire Irvine, Lung Cancer CNS, Borders Macmillan Centre 01896 826888.
* Salary note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hrs per week). For part-time appointments, the salary will be pro-rata.
* Compulsory pre-employment checks, PVG considerations and right-to-work requirements are in place. Details may change under legislation; changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information visit the Disclosure Scotland Changes and GOV.UK websites. A right to work in the UK must be demonstrable prior to employment.
* It is essential to check that you either have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
* Late applications will not be considered; please ensure your application is submitted early.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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