Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Island Emergency Lead

NHS Orkney; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

NHS Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous care on Papa Westray, Isle of Orkney. You will lead emergency care for a population of around 85, with weekly GP support via the Isles Network of Care.

Travel between patient visits is essential; a driving licence is required. The role offers Band 7, with a Distant Islands Allowance pro rata, and a broad NHS pension and wellbeing package.

Qualifications

• Flexible, resourceful and confident working without a hospital or GP on hand.
• Able to assess, plan, implement and review patient care autonomously with weekly GP support.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review health care needs of patients and families.
• Monitor and audit clinical practice and undertake treatment room and community nursing activities.
• Travel between patient visits on Papa Westray and respond promptly to emergency calls.
• Lead emergency care on the island as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Skills

Driving licence

Autonomy

Education

Nurse registration

Job description

NHS Orkney is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous care on Papa Westray, Isle of Orkney. You will lead emergency care for a population of around 85, with weekly GP support via the Isles Network of Care.

Travel between patient visits is essential; a driving licence is required. The role offers Band 7, with a Distant Islands Allowance pro rata, and a broad NHS pension and wellbeing package.