The Role
We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse, to join the Advanced CNS team within Lanarkshire's Rapid Cancer Diagnostics Service.
The successful candidate will manage a highly specialist or complex caseload, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan and implement care, provide expert advice and support, operating within a defined specialism across NHS Lanarkshire.
The post holder will lead or manage the development and implementation of a programme of quality improvement, clinical audit and research activity.
The successful candidate will also lead the supervision, education and development of members of the multidisciplinary team.
Provide effective leadership within scope of role.
Contract type
Fixed term - 12 months
/ Band 7 / Full Time / 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in the Cancer team within University Hospital Wishaw. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. What we'll need you to bring Registered Healthcare practitioner with valid UK Registration (NMC / HCPC) Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality. Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality. Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement. Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership. Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification. The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management. Working knowledge of basic information technology. It would be good if you also had: Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification Clinical Examination & Assessment Qualification Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent academic qualifications Advanced Communication Skills / Training Communication or Counselling Skills qualification / course Significant comprehensive post registration experience within relevant speciality Experience of nurse led clinics Experience of working with MDT Experience as a CNS Experience of undertaking audit and research Experience of prioritising work and managing competing demands Be able to demonstrate knowledge of national, regional and local cancer strategies / priorities Experience of multi-professional teaching Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mhairi Simpson at Mhairi.Simpson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Devon Westwater at Devon.Westwater@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
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/ Band 7 / Full Time / 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in the Cancer team within University Hospital Wishaw. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. What we'll need you to bring Registered Healthcare practitioner with valid UK Registration (NMC / HCPC) Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality. Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality. Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement. Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership. Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification. The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management. Working knowledge of basic information technology. It would be good if you also had: Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification Clinical Examination & Assessment Qualification Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent academic qualifications Advanced Communication Skills / Training Communication or Counselling Skills qualification / course Significant comprehensive post registration experience within relevant speciality Experience of nurse led clinics Experience of working with MDT Experience as a CNS Experience of undertaking audit and research Experience of prioritising work and managing competing demands Be able to demonstrate knowledge of national, regional and local cancer strategies / priorities Experience of multi-professional teaching Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mhairi Simpson at Mhairi.Simpson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Devon Westwater at Devon.Westwater@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
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