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Macmillan Oncology Specialist Nurse (Ref: 148061)
Substantive post, up to Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £37,831 - £46,100 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
Chemotherapy Nurse (Ref: 148059)
Substantive post, up to 29.25 hours per week
Band 5 Salary Range £30,229 - £37,664 per annum (pro-rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro-rata for part time posts)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Shetland Macmillan Nursing Team. The Macmillan Oncology Nurse Specialist is responsible with other team members for the delivery of the Nurse Led Chemotherapy Service in Shetland. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of all aspects of care for patients with Cancer from diagnosis to palliative and end of life care.
The Band 6 post holder may also be required to support other professional colleagues in giving advice for patients with long term conditions who require complex symptom management at end of life. It would be desirable but not essential to hold a current Post Graduate Chemotherapy Course and other advanced nursing skills courses such as Non – Medical Prescribing and the Clinical Assessment for Advanced Practitioners.
This post will require the post holder to undertake extensive training and courses if qualifications are not held, so the successful applicant must be willing to evidence this commitment through recent personal development. This post will primarily be hospital based but will require visiting patients at home so it is essential to hold a Current Full Driving Licence.
The Band 5 post holder will be required to undertake training to achieve Post Graduate Chemotherapy Course. They will assist in the day to day running of the chemotherapy unit and tasks as delegated by The Clinical Nurse Specialists. This exciting role will allow the successful applicant to work alongside the Oncology & Palliative nursing team in the delivery of care across NHS Shetland.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Umphray, Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse on 01595 743347.
Closing date: 28/05/2023
Interview date: TBA
For more information and to apply:
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at helpdesk@helpmeapply.co.uk including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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