Are you an experienced, motivated, and dynamic nurse seeking to advance your career in a leadership role? We are inviting applications for the position of Band 7 Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) within the Plastic Surgery Department at Queen Margaret Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise, compassion, and innovation to a pivotal role in shaping the future of our specialist nursing service.
Role Overview
As an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plastic Surgery, you will play a central role in delivering excellence in patient care and service development. You will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, ensuring fairness, consistency, and high standards of practice. Your advanced clinical knowledge will be instrumental in supporting plastic surgery and skin cancer pathways, while leading and coordinating outpatient clinics and specialist services.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert clinical input in plastic reconstructive procedures, burns management, and complex wound care.
* Lead and coordinate plastic surgery outpatient and nurse led clinics, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
* Drive service improvement initiatives, contribute to research and audit, and support ongoing service development.
* Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, ensuring pathways are efficient, evidence-based, and compassionate.
* Offer mentorship and leadership to the nursing team, fostering professional growth and maintaining high morale.
Candidate Requirements
* Substantial post-registration experience with proven expertise in burns and plastic surgery, at Band 6 level or above.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of post-registration study in the specialty, with commitment to ongoing professional development.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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