Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse

Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse (REF:50699)

Substantive, Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Band 7 - Salary Range £39,693 - £46,467 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,895 per annum

A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available

We are seeking a highly motivated, autonomous practitioner to lead and redesign the Macmillan Cancer and Palliative care service across NHS Shetland.  You will manage the Macmillan Nursing team whilst providing nursing leadership and expertise in cancer and palliative care .The role will include leading the nurse-led satellite chemotherapy unit and contribute to the education, training and support of fellow health professionals

You will be a Registered General Nurse with extensive post registration experience working within Cancer and Palliative care Services.  You should hold a degree level qualification or be able to evidence working at an equivalent level through experience and professional development.  A broad knowledge of Oncology/ Haematology/ Chemotherapy and palliative care along with excellent communication skills, experience of and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential. Skills in audit and policy work would be desirable.

A full, current driving licence is also essential for this post.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work.  Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.  To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Hurson (Acting Clinical Nurse Manager) on 01595 743229 or Lynne Croy (Lead Cancer Nurse – retiring post holder) on telephone 01595 743347

Closing date: 09/05/2017     

Interviews will be held week mid May (via Teams)

For more information and to apply:

Internal Applicants:  if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:

 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-

https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at helpdesk@helpmeapply.co.uk including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.