MacMillan Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Would you like to work in some of the most stunning landscapes in Scotland? This is the post for you.
We are looking for someone to join the Lochaber Cancer and Palliative Care Team in Lochaber. Previous community nursing experience and administration of SACT treatment desirable.
Responsibilities
* Provide SACT treatment locally 1 day a week.
* Support acute and community patients with high levels of clinical decision‑making skills.
* Monitor and improve standards of cancer / palliative care through supervised practice, clinical audit, best‑practice evidence/research implementation, facilitating learning and supporting professional colleagues to provide informed palliative care.
* Contribute to developing a sustainable SACT service and community‑based palliative care service, supporting the local hospital.
* Non‑medical prescribing desirable; a development post would be considered.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries to: Derek McBride – MacMillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Lead, Tel: 01397 709883. or Gina Hough – Integrated Team Manager – Lochaber, Tel: 01397 709872; email: ________
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
* Location: Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom
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