NS255404 – Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (1.8WTE) to join the Aberdeen City Community Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Team, based at Roxburghe House. (post – 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 , Mon – Wed 8.30am-4pm

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note – If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.