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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our Purpose

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our Values

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

What You Will Do

The Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Cancer within the Breast Screening Unit provides support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. The ACNS undertakes holistic needs assessment, meeting any initial needs and liaises with other ACNS and multi-disciplinary team members to optimise the care pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who seeks to further develop their skills, experience and career. You will require cancer experience and should possess advanced communication skills and a passion for quality patient care. The ACNS will be expected to undertake a post graduate course provided through SABI (Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging) in performing clinical breast examination to fulfil this role. The course takes approximately 1 year to complete.

This post is a band 7 with Annex 21 conditions applied.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Extensive post registration experience & speciality experience.
• First degree
• Relevant post graduate course in clinical examination or equivalent experience
• The post holder will through relevant training courses and experience be working at Masters level
• Ability to work in complex clinical environment

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

18 hours per week

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