UGI​/HPB Nurse Specialist

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With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to work with the well-established Upper GI nurse specialist team which includes the specialities of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary cancers which is based within general surgery  successful candidate will be expected to provide specialist nursing interventions which will include providing information and support to patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancers from diagnosis and throughout their whole journey which may include onto palliative care.

This will be done in collaboration with key stakeholders within the multidisciplinary team, as well as external stakeholders across Tayside in primary care, the health and social care partnerships and voluntary organisations.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. You will have evidence of continuing professional development being educated to degree or working towards and working in a relevant speciality. You will be involved in collaborative working, therefore, strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Whilst the post is based on the Ninewells you may on occasions need to travel in the course of your duties to other sites across Tayside as well as attending national events.

Informal enquiries to, Elaine McLeary, Senior Specialist Nurse bleep 4739 or ext 34264

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week

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