Head Medical are assisting with the recruitment of an Oncology Specialist Nurse Band 6 to the Shetland Islands.
You will be working in both a hospital and community setting providing care to patients with oncological and haematological cancer. The role is supporting the palliative specialist nurse in caring for patients with a palliative diagnosis including end of life care and being able to advise on complex symptom management for patients. This Shetland Chemotherapy service is a nurse-led service that operates as a satellite to the Cancer Centre in Aberdeen. You will be working at a distance from the Oncology/Haematology Consultants in Grampian, and so will be accountable for complex decision making.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) with a broad range of experience in cancer, palliative care and long-term conditions.
- Currently based in the UK
- Immediately available
- broad range of experience in cancer, palliative care and long-term conditions.
- Degree level qualification (or Diploma)
- Cannulation and Venepuncture skills essential
If you are an experienced Oncology Nurse and would like more information, please contact Victoria@headmedical.com