NHS Scotland
Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Lead, Band 7, Specialist Palliative Care Services, Roxburghe House, Dundee
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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.
We are seeking an experienced nurse leader to lead our Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist (CMCNS) Team across Tayside.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape specialist palliative care services, providing clinical leadership for a highly skilled team supporting patients and families affected by cancer and other life-shortening illnesses. The successful candidate will combine advanced clinical expertise with team leadership, service development, quality improvement, and partnership working across health and social care services.
Key Requirements:
- Experienced registered nurse
- Extensive specialist palliative care experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a real difference to patients, families, and carers across Tayside.
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Eligibility:
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
Informal Enquiries To:
Lorraine McPherson, Clinical Co-ordinator, Tel: 01382 740809, lorraine.mcpherson@nhs.scot
Fiona Barnett, Service Manager, RVH Inpatient Services, Tel: 07971 032640, fiona.barnett@nhs.scot
Hours of Work:
36 hours per week
Application Process:
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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