Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist-Breast Reconstruction(Annex-21)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon- Thurs 0730-1500, Friday 0730-1700.

Exciting opportunity to join the Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstruction Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the patient pathway in breast reconstruction. 

The CNS in Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstruction Service is:

• A registered nurse who has command of a broad expert knowledge base and has a complex clinical competence,
• Is able to make complex clinical decisions using expert clinical judgement
• Is an essential member of an interdependent health care team.

This role is determined by the context in which s/he practices. They must: 

• Work autonomously with the guidance of the Lead Nurse, Lead Breast Reconstruction CNS, the Plastic Surgery Consultants and within a multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to this defined patient group.
• Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group.
• They will be expected to have the skills to develop the authority to refer, admit and discharge within the appropriate clinical area.
  
  

The post holder will be supported to develop in the role and extend practice though Bespoke Advanced Practice
Education at MSc level. Training will take 2-3 years dependent on previous academic and professional experience.
Applicants should have NMC UK Registration. Experience in this speciality would be beneficial.

Informal Contact: Claire McMahon, CNS, , Claire.mcmahon@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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 Recruiting Board.

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