Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Remote Island Care Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

NHS Pension

Work-life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking a suitably qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead emergency care on Papa Westray. You will assess, plan, implement, and review patient care in a remote setting with weekly GP visits and Isles Network support.

The role requires autonomy, up-to-date clinical knowledge, and travel between visits. A driving licence is essential; a nursing vehicle is provided for duties. Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced nurse.
• Evidence up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review patients' health care needs.
• Monitor and audit nursing activities and efficiency of care.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and provide lead emergency care on Papa Westray.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical knowledge

Emergency care

Job description

NHS Orkney is seeking a suitably qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead emergency care on Papa Westray. You will assess, plan, implement, and review patient care in a remote setting with weekly GP visits and Isles Network support.

The role requires autonomy, up-to-date clinical knowledge, and travel between visits. A driving licence is essential; a nursing vehicle is provided for duties. Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week with on-call duties.