SC242736 - Advanced Nurse Practioner - Anchor Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in the Anchor Unit, Haematology and Oncology at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This permanent full‑time role (36 hours) is based on a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule and requires an ANP with a PgDip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.

The post holder will be supported to maintain core competencies and to care for patients undergoing SACT or radiotherapy, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• PgDip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in an advanced practice role.
• Experience in Haematology/Oncology care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and ongoing clinical care for patients in outpatient settings.
• Support care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and/or radiotherapy.
• Contribute to pre-assessment clinics and Cancer Treatment Helpline coverage.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Patient assessment

Education

PgDip in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Band 7 - Full-time 36 hours a week - Permanent position

Anchor Unit, Haematology and Oncology

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

An exciting opportunity has risen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) within the Anchor unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. We are seeking a qualified ANP to join our team on a permanent full time basis, working Monday to Fridays.

You will be expected to hold a PgDip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent, and experience of working in an advanced practice role.

The post holder will be encouraged and supported to maintain and develop both their core competencies required for Advanced Practice and caring for those patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and/or radiotherapy. Training will be provided

The ANP team provides assessment, treatment and ongoing clinical care for patients in out-patient pre-assessment clinics and those patients via the Cancer Treatment Helpline (CTHL). The ANP team currently cover the CTHL 0800-1900 Monday to Friday, based within ward 112/114 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

If this is a post you are interested in and would like an informal chat, please contact Cath Armstrong, Nurse Manager on [e-mail]

Interviews will be held 7th December 2026

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.

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.