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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful.
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To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position An opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist – Lung at University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do: The Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides holistic care and support to patients and their families with lung cancers.
Specialist nursing advice and care is provided throughout the patient pathway (including diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and end of life) with the ACNS acting as a key worker as well as a core member of the multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who seeks to further develop their skills, experience and career.
You will require cancer experience and should possess advanced communication skills and a passion for quality patient care.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: Registered general nurse First degree plus relevant post graduate diploma Short courses to masters level equivalent Considerable experience in this speciality required Leadership skills enhanced by relevant skills/training and experience Ability to work in complex clinical environment For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 28 per week - days of work will depend on experience but include Mon (UHC)/Thu (UHA).
Based at Kyle Unit, University Hospital Ayr UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership : UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Dr Caroline Rennie, Macmillan Nurse Consultant Tel: 01563-826025 (Mon-Thu)/email ******.
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