Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders invites applications for The Evelyn Sutherland Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Gynaecological Cancers/Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). This permanent, part-time post (22.5 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated CNS team and lead person-centred cancer care within the district general hospital.

The post involves multidisciplinary collaboration, investigation, diagnosis, treatment planning, anticipatory care, and bereavement support, with options to

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in cancer care.
• Experience in leading CNS or cancer-specific care within a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-led care for gynaecological cancers and CUP.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and clinical governance.
• Support anticipatory care planning and bereavement as appropriate.
• Provide education and leadership within the CNS team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CNS Experience

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Bereavement Support

Education

NMC Registered Nurse with current pin

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

CANCER SERVICES

The Evelyn Sutherland Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Gynaecological Cancers/Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)

Permanent

22.5hrs per week

A unique opportunity is afforded to NHS Borders, through the Evelyn Sutherland Trust, for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to join NHS Borders Gynaecology Cancer CNS Team and with a clinical remit for CUP.

The successful post holder will facilitate multidisciplinary working across professional boundaries in health and social care settings by providing a person-centred nurse led service; through investigation, diagnosis and treatment, supporting anticipatory care planning and bereavement as appropriate.

The ability to work well as part of a team across regional networks is essential. This includes attendance at South-East Scotland Cancer Network multidisciplinary clinical meetings and strategic meetings as a deputy for the Lead CNS, in person or virtually.

The post holder will require excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience of caring for people with complex needs will be advantageous.

Applications are warmly invited from compassionate nurses who have a particular interest in advancing clinical and leadership skills in the Cancer Nurse Specialist field where professional development is encouraged and supported.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation on ‘Facilitating person-centred, specialist cancer care in a district general hospital’.

Interview date: Thursday 5th October 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact Lynda Taylor Macmillan Nurse Consultant in Cancer or Julie Read Evelyn Sutherland Gynaecology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: Borders Macmillan Centre reception, 01896 826888

email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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