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.Who we are:NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
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.
You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - PositionAn 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 descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:Registered general nurseFirst degree plus relevant post graduate diplomaShort courses to masters level equivalent Considerable experience in this speciality requiredLeadership skills enhanced by relevant skills/training and experienceAbility to work in complex clinical environmentFor further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours: 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: