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Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy (ANCHOR) Unit within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are looking to add to their Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) team by welcoming a qualified registered Band 6 Trainee ANP or Band 7 Qualified ANP.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) and Trainee ANPs working within ANCHOR provide scheduled and unscheduled care to patients presenting / becoming unwell in out-patient and day case treatment areas, GP referrals or emergency admissions as well as those accessing services via the Cancer Treatment Helpline. A nurse led model of care underpins the ANP service. Working collaboratively to assess and manage patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions which may be a new diagnosis, acute toxicity or side effects of anti-cancer treatments. Liaising closely with both primary teams and on call teams.
Applications are sought preferably but not exclusively from experienced nurses who have or are currently undertaking advanced practice roles within an acute care setting which would include but is not limited to, acute medicine, surgical, oncology/ haematology having a minimum of 5 years’ experience. It would be desirable for successful applicant to have at least 3 years haematology or oncology specific experience.
Competence in the provision of acute care to the highest standard is required, as well as evidence of sound clinical decision making and prescribing practice, with knowledge and training equivalent to Masters level or the commitment to undertake the required pathway.
Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration and provide evidence of continuing professional development. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills to support working across professional boundaries.
For any informal queries will be welcomed, please contact Interim Nurse Manager, Caty Smith on 01224 559425.
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.