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. PERTH ROYAL INFIRMARY Elective Surgery and Anaesthetic Pre Assessment ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER/TRAINEE – Band 7/Annex 21 Para 2 (i) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Specialist Surgery Care Group, based at Perth Royal Infirmary. This ANP role in Elective Surgery offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in improving experience and pathways of care for patients within the service. The post holder will be part of the core team and will respond to rapidly deteriorating patients in order to provide timely care. This post holder will help ensure a whole system approach and will provide senior clinical cover on the surgical wards and support review of patients in Anaesthetic Pre Assessment Clinic. The post holder will have proven management skills within a clinical setting, demonstrating excellent leadership and communication. They will have the ability to adapt to changing levels of activity and acuity within the surgical unit to work autonomously, including during out of hours on completion of training; exercising advanced practice skills, knowledge and clinical expertise. They will deliver high quality evidence based and person centred care to all patients within their remit. The post holder will support the development of nursing practice within Specialist Surgery by participating in the delivery of specialist education and training in line with working within the 4 pillars of advanced practice. The post holder will be an experienced nurse with the personal drive, clinical knowledge and commitment to undertake this challenging and rewarding role. They will possess highly developed communication skills and have experience of working effectively across professional boundaries. Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting, with master’s Level learning in Advanced Nursing Practice and hold a qualification as an Independent Nurse Prescriber. Annex 21 para 2 (i) terms and conditions will apply to the Trainee ANP post and the post holder will have 2 years to complete PGDip in Advanced Practice to move onto Band 7 as ANP. Extensive experience at Band 5 level is essential and experience at Band 6/7 level is desirable. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic, changing team and the successful applicants will be supported to develop their advanced level practice. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and educated at Degree Level. Informal enquiries to: Catherine Preater, Lead Nurse Specialist Surgery and on 01382 66011 extension 36502 or catherine.preater@nhs.scot Hours of work are: 37 hours per week Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside