Non-Operative Brain Tumour Nurse Specialist

Nhs Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Non-Operative Brain Tumour Nurse Specialist – Band 7 (30 hrs). The role is based at Ninewells Hospital in the Neurology team, focused on advanced clinical care for brain tumour patients and close MDT collaboration.

It offers opportunities to lead, develop and refine pathways within a dynamic service. You must be UK registered (NMC) with Master’s level study in Advanced Nursing Practice and hold, or be close to, independent prescriber status.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced clinical nurse
• Leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with advanced practice skills
• Evidence-based and person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advanced clinical care within Neurological Sciences.
• Coordinate seamless care with medical staff and MDT.
• Liaise with services to facilitate investigation, treatment, transfer or discharge.
• Deliver high quality evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Work autonomously with advanced nursing practice skills.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Leadership

Communication

Autonomous working

Education

NMC Registration (RN)

Master's in Advanced Nursing Practice

PGDip in Advanced Practice

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Job description

Non-Operative Brain Tumour Nurse Specialist – Band 7 (30 hrs)

Trainee Band 6 annex 21 - Paragraph 2 (I)

Location: Ninewells Hospital

Department: Neurosciences

Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Hours Per Week: 30

Job closing date: 12/11/2026

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join Neurology Team in this new and exciting role.

This role is that of a highly experienced clinical nurse responsible for providing direct advanced clinical care within specialist services in Neurological Sciences. Assisting in coordinating the provision of seamless care, in conjunction with medical staff and to liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team and aligned services to facilitate investigation, treatment, transfer or discharge of the patient as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The post-holder will independently utilise a broad range of advanced knowledge, skills and theory in the initial management of medical and nursing needs of patients with brain tumours.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in improving experience and pathways of care for patients within the service.

The post holder will have proven management skills within a clinical setting, demonstrating excellent leadership and communication. They will have the ability to work autonomously, exercising advanced practice skills, knowledge and clinical expertise. They will deliver high quality evidence based and person centred care to all patients within their remit.

The post holder will be an experienced UK NMC Registered Nurse with the personal drive, clinical knowledge and commitment to undertake this challenging and rewarding role. They will possess highly developed communication skills and have experience of working effectively across professional boundaries and between services.

Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting, with master's Level learning in Advanced Nursing Practice and hold a qualification as an Independent Nurse Prescriber. Annex 21 for trainee post, the post holder will have 2 years to complete PGDip in Advanced Practice to move onto Band 7. Extensive experience at Band 5 level is essential and experience at Band 6/7 level is desirable. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic, changing team and the successful applicants will be supported to develop their advanced level practice.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and educated at Degree Level.

Informal enquiries to: Nicola Fleming-Stewart, Senior Nurse Specialist Services, on 01382 66011 extension 40470 or [e-mail]

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.