Oncology Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist/Trainee Annex 21 Para 2 (i)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Oncology Support Team.

This team are 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 for patients 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 NMC Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse. Educated at degree level with extensive post registration experience in Adult Oncology Care.

Educated in Advanced Practice or willingness to work towards this is essential, 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

Candidates who do not meet the Clinical Nurse Practitioner criteria are welcome to apply for the trainee role and will be fully supported to undertake the required education and supervised practice to develop the competence to work as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner. Annex 21 Para 2 (i) of the agenda for change terms and conditions will apply until successful completion of the Clinical Nurse Specialist training programme.

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.

Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland with a population of approx. 148,270. Currently undergoing a large-scale riverside re-development, this vibrant university city has a well-established art scene, boasting the internationally renowned Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and the recently opened Victoria & Albert Design Museum. There are excellent transport links both north and south, as well as easy access to the rugged northeast coastline of Fife and Angus, and the mountains of Highland Scotland.

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

Hours of work post is: 37 per week.

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