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. Ward 4 Acute Medical Unit Perth Royal Infirmary Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Permanent Post Band 7/Annex 21 para 2 (i) An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to become an integral part of our team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners within Medical Admissions in Perth Royal infirmary. The ANP role in Unscheduled Medicine is based in Ward 4, which is the Acute Medical Admissions Ward within Perth Royal Infirmary. AMU has recently commenced an acute ambulatory unit as part of service redesign and the ANP team will play an integral part in this new area. This post is an excellent development opportunity for registered nurses to be involved in improving experience and pathways of care for patients within the acute medical service. The post holder will work alongside the nursing and medical staff within Ward 4 to assess, diagnose and plan, whilst implementing evidenced based care for acute medical admissions 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 acute medical environment and be able to work in an autonomous role. The post holder will play a key role in the leadership and development of advanced nursing practice within acute medicine and will participate in the delivery of specialist education and training. They will deliver high quality evidence based and person centred care to all patients within their remit. The post holder will be an experienced nurse with the 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. We would welcome applications for consideration towards a Trainee ANP post as well as applications from existing Advanced Nurse Practitioners who already have a PGDip or MSc. If successful, trainee ANPs will commence post as a Band 6, moving to a Band 7 ANP role on successful completion of their PGDip. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic, changing team and the successful applicants will be supported to develop and demonstrate advanced level practice. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register Informal enquiries to: Rachel Hunt, Senior Nurse Unscheduled Medicine, Perth Royal Infirmary on Rachel.hunt@nhs.scot Hours of work are: Full time – 37.5 hours a 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 Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside