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.
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
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.