Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Breast

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Kilmarnock is seeking a Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse - Breast within their Cancer Services Department. This exciting role requires a registered nurse with significant cancer experience and a passion for quality improvement. The successful candidate will provide holistic care to patients, act as a key worker, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This position is permanent and offers 18 hours per week with flexible days.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with considerable cancer experience.
• Possess a relevant post‑graduate diploma or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and support to patients and their families with Breast cancers.
• Act as a key worker and core member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer specialist nursing advice throughout the patient pathway.

Skills

Advanced clinical decision making

Communication skills

Passion for quality improvement

Education

Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse - Breast within our Cancer Services Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours and Shift Pattern

18 hours per week - days to suit service/preferred candidate.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What you will do:

The Macmillan Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) provides holistic care and support to patients and their families with Breast cancers. Specialist nursing advice and care is provided throughout the patient pathway (including diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, 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 development opportunity for a nurse who seeks to further develop their skills, experience and career.

Contact

For more information about the role, please contact Dr Caroline Rennie Macmillan Nurse Consultant Mon-Thu 01563 826025 or [e-mail] or Lynn Bryson Macmillan ACNS Breast Mon-Thu 01563 545555 or [e-mail].

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

The applicant will be a registered nurse with considerable cancer experience and should possess a relevant post‑graduate diploma or equivalent experience. Advanced clinical decision making and communication skills and a passion for quality improvement are essential for this role.

Full UK Driving Licence/Access to a Vehicle

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

Legal and EEO statement

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.