Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit at Ninewells, a large teaching hospital in Dundee. You will provide advanced clinical skills and lead a team of Nurse Practitioners within a multidisciplinary environment.

The post requires Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11), ongoing CPD, and registration with the UK NMC. Non-Medical Prescribing training is expected or in progress.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on the UK NMC and hold the Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11).
• Complete or be working towards the Non-Medical Prescribing Module.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in a clinical setting; Band 6 level experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical skills and decision making for undifferentiated surgical care needs.
• Lead and supervise a team of Nurse Practitioners within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and implement evidence-based care and discharge planning.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Leadership

Clinical assessment

NMC registration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Clinical assessment module SCQF 11

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.

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, 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 UK NMC register.

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

Hours of work are: 36 hours pro rata based upon 12 hour shift pattern over seven days a week.