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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 Leukaemia Specialist Nurse within the Haematology Nursing Team to provide Nursing Care to patients undergoing various Haematology treatments and Supportive Care and who have a Leukaemia diagnosis.
NHS Tayside covers a population of over 450,000 including North East fife.
Our Leukaemia service is split across Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary with all inpatient care being provided at Ninewells.
The main purpose of the role is to act as Macmillan Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), providing expert treatment and care, coordination and support for patients with Leukaemia at an advanced practice level. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice in others with regard to this patient group. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, senior nursing experience, knowledge of Leukaemia and the ability to work sensitively and collaboratively with diverse teams.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to engage in planning, delivery and evaluation of an enhanced nurse led leukaemia Service.
The post holder will be an integral member of the Haematology team.
We are seeking an individual for this post with previous experience in Haematology/ Oncology would be essential .Evidence of a high level of clinical expertise and continuing professional development is also essential.
The role will involve effective teamwork and communication with a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise when identifying and caring for the specific needs of Leukaemia patients and their families.
It is essential that you are a UK NMC Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse Educated at degree level with extensive post registration experience in Adult Haematology / 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
You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of this service.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
For further information please contact Alison Orchiston Senior Nurse within Specialist Services, telephone on 01382 632700 or Laura Baird Senior Charge Nurse Ward 34, telephone on 01382 660111 ext 33834
Hours of work are: 37.5 hrs per week. Fixed Term for 2 years
Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.