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We are seeking an individual to work as part of the Cancer Services Team to support patients through pathways, monitoring progress and identifying potential breach patients - taking appropriate action to avoid these. 
The post holder will work with an advanced clinical nurse specialist (ACNS) to cover the services cancer of unknown primary, neuro oncology and sarcoma. We are recruiting an individual to support patients going through these different pathways.
You will be based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and will work collaboratively with the Oncology ACNS to provide a seamless service, which is responsive to individual patients needs. You will have a key role in ensuring that patients have a cancer diagnosis as early as possible, supporting those patients in all stages of the cancer pathway by being a vital point of contact. 
This post will involve working as part of a team to ensure that all administrative/assessment functions for patients from the time of GP/Acute Services referral to the time of discharge are coordinated in line with specific care pathways to facilitate the smooth running of the patients journey. 
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an empathic nature to work with patients and their carers to assist in co-ordinating the appointments and information required by clinicians in the pathway. 

This demanding post requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels. A flexible approach is essential, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks/objectives. This is an exciting opportunity that involves working as part of a friendly, but very busy team/service. When applying for the vacancy, please ensure that the person specification is referred to.

For further details please contact, Gillian Wilson, Nurse Consultant Telephone . Email Gillian.wilson6@nhs.scot or Angela Glancey, Clinical Nurse Manager, Ext 20099. Email angela.glancey2@nhs.scot

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.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect 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 your Hiring Manager.

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.