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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 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, appropriately experienced and qualified nurse to join the Urology/Oncology Team based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of nursing services related to uro oncology in this area and work in partnership with others in the continued development of Urology nursing services.
The applicant must have current knowledge and experience working in urology and cancer pathways, across all areas of the patient pathway. In addition, evidence of further study which would include a non medical prescribing and a leadership qualification would be desirable. The applicant will be able to demonstrate competence across all four pillars of advanced practice
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 your own caseload and effective team working. 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
Contact for further information – Maureen Hamill, Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist Uro Oncology Tel 01324 566889 or Susan Davidson Clinical Nurse Manager/Oncology Department Manager Tel: 01324 566301.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.