Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Oncology Support Team.

This team is responsible for the holistic assessment of patients receiving Oncology treatments including Radiotherapy and SACT.

The post holder would be responsible for managing the clinical requirements of patients often with highly complex needs during and after various oncological treatments, including the provision of specialised, long-term, holistic wellbeing follow-up and review of patients post radiotherapy/chemotherapy treatment. The role involves the use of advanced clinical assessment skills, autonomous decision making, and clinical judgment to formulate appropriate treatment plans and ensure the safe delivery of treatment within the oncology setting.

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual. The post holder must have advanced clinical knowledge and experience within the oncology setting and will play a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary team providing clinical assessment for patients receiving Oncology treatments.

You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, senior nursing experience, knowledge of radiotherapy and SACT treatments, and the ability to work sensitively, collaboratively, and effectively with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary and diverse teams. You must also show enthusiasm and motivation to assist with service and policy developments in collaboration with other stakeholders.

It is essential that you are a UK NMC Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse with extensive post-registration experience within an acute care setting as a band 5 or 6.

You should be able to evidence your continuing professional development along with excellent clinical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills. You must be willing to undertake further education specific to this role at master’s level.

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of this service.

Hours of work for this post are: 37 per week.

For further information please contact Alison Orchiston, Senior Nurse on telephone on 01382 32700 or Gordon McInally, Oncology Senior Specialist Nurse on 01382 660111 ext 33152.

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