Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department (Ref: 182513)

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Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department (Ref: 182513)

Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours
Band 7 - Salary Range £46,244 - £53,789 per annum *
Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join the Emergency Department (ED) in the Gilbert Bain Hospital.

The ANP role within ED offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced ANP to be involved in delivering person centred care while working as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder should possess a qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing which is essential to this role.

The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions, experience in minor injuries and aliments is an essential part of the role.

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work within their scope of practice and in accordance to NHS Shetland local policies and procedures.

The post holder will act as a mentor and clinical educator to other staff members and nursing students. You will be expected to keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies.

Previous post registration experience in an appropriate setting is essential.

Hours of work will be full time Monday – Sunday – Days.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.
To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

For an informal discussion, please contact: Aimee Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse aimee.sutherland@nhs.scot or Jane Astles, Lead ANP jane.astles@nhs.scot – telephone 01595 743000 ext 3100

Closing date: 26th May 2024
Interview date: 5th June 2024
 •  This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review

For more information and to apply:

Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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