Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric Radiotherapy B7

NHS Scotland; Scotland Township (SD); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days annual leave + holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries / e-learning

Flexible working options where service

Résumé du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a Paediatric Oncology Nurse to join the Outpatient Department at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The role delivers high-quality, patient-centred care to paediatric patients receiving radiotherapy and supports them through their cancer journey in a multidisciplinary team.

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week with a Monday–Friday 08:30–16:30 pattern. Base location is Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre; NMC registration is essential,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the outpatient setting.
• Provide care and support to paediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy.
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated cancer treatments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the cancer centre and children's hospital.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication.

Connaissances

NMC Registration

Oncology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Formation

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Description du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Team within the Outpatient Department at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The post involves delivering high-quality, clinically effective care to paediatric patients receiving radiotherapy, as well as supporting patients at various stages of their cancer journey. This role offers a varied caseload and opportunities to develop specialist skills and experience.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, 0830 – 1630

Base location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the outpatient setting.
• Provide care and support to paediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy.
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated cancer treatments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the cancer centre and children's hospital.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience within an oncology healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.