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A rare opportunity has arisen for a registered general nurse/allied health professional to join the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (CISS) Team on a part time basis.

The CISS team provide highly complex cancer information and support for people affected by Cancer, within the Borders General Hospital and across NHS Borders through outreach services; ensuring that users have equal access to the highest quality cancer information.

Applications are warmly invited from health care professionals who have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a confidential, empathetic and structured approach to supporting people with complex needs. Experience of providing person-centred information for people affected by Cancer and a degree qualification are essential to the role. A counselling qualification and/or experience in applying holistic needs assessment tools will be advantageous but not essential. Professional development will be supported.

For further information about this post, please contact Kirsty Smith, Lead Cancer Information and Support Manager on 01896 826888.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

*Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.

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.