RCDS Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist/Trainee ANNEX 21 Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Job description
RCDS: Award Winning Service Trainee/Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist 37.5 hrs (fixed-term contract for 1 year in the first instance). ANNEX 21
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with medical experience to work with the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS). This role offers an excellent opportunity for you to work in an award winning service. You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and a clinically skilled individual who has a keen interest in diagnostic and triage assessments. You will work as part of a wider team with Clinical Nurse Specialists and Patient Navigators in the diagnostic pathway to confirm or exclude cancer for patients presenting to an Urgent Suspicion of Cancer pathway (USC).
Playing a key role in the diagnostic pathway, you will be expected to deliver a high standard of patient centred care to patients and their families. You will be able to undertake assessments effectively and autonomously and be able to deliver work in a fast paced, high pressured environment. You will have responsibility for vetting and triaging referrals from primary or secondary care and be equipped to offer rapid communications to our service users for results of USC investigations. You will be working in a supportive environment, where you can achieve your full potential. Training will be offered. Experience within an acute medical setting would be an advantage.
The full requirements are outlined in the personal specification and job description.
Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see Terms and Conditions).
To discuss this exciting development opportunity please contact ACNS Katie Wilkin at [email protected] or 01592 643355 ext 21057.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
