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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cancer Services for a full time Senior Charge Nurse to lead the team in Ward 4. Ward 4 is an oncology ward with 22 inpatient beds and provides care of patients at all stages of their cancer journey.
Edinburgh Cancer Centre is the regional cancer centre for South East Scotland and provides inpatient care for patients from Lothian, Fife, Borders & Dumfries and Galloway.
The successful applicant will have experience within an oncology or equivalent setting. Leadership and managerial skills are essential. Ability to deliver systemic anti cancer therapy(SACT) is desirable but not essential however successful applicant would be expected to undergo training in this. Experience in dealing with patients who have undergone laryngectomy and are neck breathers is desirable
The ward is due to be decanted in 2020 to support upgrade works within Edinburgh Cancer Centre therefore change management and service redesign experience will be advantageous.
Informal enquires to Audrey Campbell CNM on 0131 537 2233 audrey.campbel@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Steve Elliott , Interim Clinical Nurse Manager 0n 0131 537 1724 or 07814610463 Steve.Elliott@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.