NS245305 - Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Scotland • Full-time • Aberdeen, GB • 1d ago

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for two Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (1.8WTE) to join the Aberdeen City Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Team, based at Roxburghe House. (Post 1 – 36 hours over 5 days, post 2 - 30.5 hours over 4 days)

The successful candidates will work within Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership, collaborating closely with and supported by the existing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

This role requires nurses with specialist knowledge and experience in cancer and palliative care, along with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.

Key Requirements

Demonstrable experience in cancer and palliative care (hospital and/or community settings)
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong therapeutic relationships
Proven clinical, organisational, and time management skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of continued professional development
A full UK driving licence
Access to a car is essential

Informal enquiries to Rachel Anderson, Team Leader, Tel 01224 557102, Mon – Wed 8.30am-4pm rachel.anderson2@nhs.scot

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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