Are you passionate about cancer nursing? Would you like to develop your skills, joining an established, supportive and dynamic team of professionals in the Scottish Highlands to provide the best care possible for our patients with suspected and diagnosed colorectal cancer?
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to enhance our current cancer nurse specialist service, providing expert support and nurse practitioner led interventions for patients with primary and metastatic colorectal Cancer.
This post will involve working closely with our established Colorectal Oncology ACNS, colorectal/stoma nurse specialists and allied health professionals, oncology nursing teams, Colorectal Consultants and Oncologists to provide seamless supportive care for patients with primary and metastatic colorectal cancers
Your job plan will include attendance at Multidisciplinary meetings, providing nurse led clinics (including SACT prescribing), supporting inpatients and those attending Consultant appointments. You will be also responsible for arranging onward referrals and investigations as appropriate.
As an integral member of our friendly multi-professional team, you will influence clinical practice, and provide a consultative, leadership and educational role to professional colleagues.
There will be no evening or weekend working. You will be based in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
Additional Information For Candidates
Flexible Working
- Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
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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.
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