Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit in Dundee. The role includes providing advanced clinical care, leading Nurse Practitioners, and requires specific training and HCPC registration. Candidates with extensive experience in relevant specialties are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to excel in their autonomous practice.

Qualifications

• Registered on the HCPC register.
• Completed or working towards relevant prescribing module.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and decision making.
• Lead a team of Nurse Practitioners.
• Deliver exemplary care to patients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Advanced clinical skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11)

Non-Medical Prescribing Module

Job description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Are you ready for a new challenge and to really take on an Advanced Practice role which puts patients at the heart of everything we do?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit at Ninewells, a large teaching hospital in Dundee. The successful applicant will be a forward thinking and proactive nurse, who has experience in a relevant specialty at a senior level. You will have a passion for delivering exemplary care to all patients and for striving to push the boundaries of traditional roles.

You will help provide a leadership role for a team of Nurse Practitioners whilst being an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to provide advanced clinical skills and decision making by assessing, diagnosing, planning and implementing evidence based care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed unscheduled surgical care needs. In return we will support you to excel in your autonomous practice within a caring, responsive and friendly team and organisation.

It is essential that the candidate has completed the Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11) and have completed or working towards the Non-Medical Prescribing Module associated to the role. Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting is essential. Extensive experience in more than one speciality is desirable and experience at Band 6 level is essential.

You must be registered on the HCPC register.

Informal enquiries to: Jackie Rodger Lead Nurse or Victoria Richmond Senior Nurse – [e-mail], [e-mail] contact Elaine Lawrence on 01382 660111 ext. 58783 to arrange a visit or conversation.

Hours of work are: 37 hours pro rata based upon 12 hour shift pattern over seven days a week.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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