Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy

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. Are you passionate about advanced cancer nursing and delivering high-quality, person-centred care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Highland Cancer Services as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). This is a dynamic and rewarding role within an established, supportive and forward-thinking SACT team, delivering care across the Highlands of Scotland. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective and timely delivery of SACT, supporting patients throughout their cancer journey and contributing to ongoing service development within a complex and evolving healthcare environment. As An ANP Within The SACT Service, You Will Undertake advanced clinical assessment and decision-making for patients receiving SACT Lead and deliver nurse-led SACT review clinics Act as a SACT prescriber, safely prescribing systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, in line with competence and governance frameworks Manage complex cancer-related issues using expert clinical judgement and evidence-based practice Work collaboratively across acute and community settings as part of the multidisciplinary team Contribute to service development, improvement and innovation, supporting sustainable cancer care delivery across NHS Highland You will work as part of an experienced and established multidisciplinary SACT team, ensuring patients receive timely, safe and high-quality treatment About You We are looking for an experienced and motivated nurse who is: A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Educated to Master’s level (or working towards) in Advanced Practice A Non-Medical Prescriber with experience (or willingness to develop) in SACT prescribing Experienced in oncology/haematology nursing and SACT delivery Confident in autonomous practice, clinical decision-making and managing complex patient needs Passionate about improving patient experience and contributing to service transformation The Team & Service You will join a well-established SACT service, working alongside advanced practitioners, specialist nurses, consultants and pharmacy colleagues. The service delivers SACT across multiple sites within NHS Highland, supporting equitable access to treatment across acute and remote settings. Why NHS Highland? – Work Where You Thrive Living and working in the Highlands offers a unique opportunity to enjoy an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding professional role. Stunning natural environment – from mountains, lochs and coastline to outdoor activities on your doorstep Work-life balance – less commuting, more time to enjoy what matters Supportive communities – a welcoming, inclusive environment both professionally and personally Scope for innovation – opportunities to shape and transform services across remote and rural healthcare settings Informal discussions are welcomed. Angeline MacLeod Clinical Nurse Manager, Cancer Services 📧 angeline.macleod@nhs.scot 📞 07811 036784 Additional Information For Candidates Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. 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