Advert details
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Specialist Oncology Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role
The Beatson West of Scotland is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join the Urological Cancer Specialist Team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role is a highly specialised position within the cancer centre, delivering comprehensive and holistic care to patients diagnosed with urological cancers.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:
Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Base location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

Key responsibilities

• Manage an independent clinical caseload of patients with urological cancer.
• Provide specialist nursing support from diagnosis throughout the patient's cancer journey.
• Deliver comprehensive, holistic, and patient-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to coordinate and manage patient care.
• Support patients with complex care needs throughout treatment and follow-up.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Registered Nurse with relevant professional registration.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in cancer care, particularly urological cancers.
• Ability to manage a complex clinical caseload independently.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of holistic patient care and cancer pathways.

What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Nicky Donnell, Lead Nurse - nicky.donnelly@nhs.scot - 0141 301 7079

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

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