230669 (EGPP)Specialist Nurse

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.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.NHS LOTHIAN ACUTE DIVISIONDEPARTMENT OF CANCER SERVICESSACT Day TreatmentSACT Specialist Nurse PostBand 6Full Time Permanent - 37 hours per weekWard 1, Western General EdinburghAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse to join the nursing team in Ward 1 at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, providing assessment, treatments and supportive therapies to oncology patients receiving Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT).The successful applicants will be a first level registered nurse who has completed a Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy administration course with a background in Oncology. Further related study is desirable but not essential.SACT delivery is expanding year on year due to increasing numbers and increasing lines of treatment. This post joins established nursing teams and will support the ongoing expansion of our services.It’s an exciting time to be involved in Cancer Services and this post offers a unique opportunity for interested nurses to further their career.For Further Information And Informal Enquiries Please ContactWard 1 WGH - Lisa Dunbar (Lisa.Dunbar@nhs.scot)This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.