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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the
Liver Resection Service
As a CNS or Trainee Advanced CNS
Band 7 (Annex 21),
37.5 hrs per week,
Based Mainly at Glasgow Royal Infirmary Stobhill Hospital
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, appropriately experienced and qualified nurse to join the Liver Resection Team in NHS GGC.
The applicant must have current knowledge and experience working in cancer care and cancer pathways, with relevant specialty expertise. In addition, evidence of further study which would include a non medical prescribing and a leadership qualification would be desirable.
The applicant will possess excellent communication skills and be able to facilitate complex discussions with patients and their families. Furthermore, will be able to demonstrate high level decision making and have an understanding of managing their own caseload and effective team working. They should be willing to undertake a further training programme to gain an appropriate masters level qualification and build a portfolio of evidence that meets ACNS competencies within the first year to 18months”.
There is a requirement to participate in ongoing teaching and audit programmes.
Essential requirements –
- Registered Nurse
- Experience as a specialist nurse
- Post registration education in specialist field
- Educated to postgraduate diploma and preferably a masters degree in an appropriate subject(relevant to speciality of area of care)
- Clinical leadership
- Expert advisor
Consideration to a training post will be contemplated, under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.
Contact for further information – Fiona Smyth Lead Nurse , 01412015829 or 07903680844
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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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