Assistant Nursing Practitioner – Ambulatory Emergency Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Dunoon is seeking two Band 4 Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be motivated to work in a fast-paced emergency care environment. The role emphasizes independence support for patients and requires excellent care values. Ideal for those seeking acute medical experience.

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7-8.
• Experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain independence at home.
• Admit patients directly from the community.
• Work within emergency care environment.

Skills

Good command of English

IT skills

Compassionate and caring attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D)

Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8

Job description

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Are you interested in being part of the Ambulatory Emergency Care Team based at Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon? If so this is the post for you. Our overriding aim is to support individuals to maintain their independence at home, prevent unnecessary admission and support people to regain independence after they have left hospital.

Our current Community Hospital Team consists of Rural Emergency Physicians, Senior Change Nurses, Staff Nurses and a range of AHPs and Social Workers who work collectively to deliver A&E and inpatient services. Our service covers A&E, day services, trauma, inpatient services and ambulatory emergency care. If you have experience in any of these specialties please get in touch to discuss specific opportunities. The team also has a direct interface with acute services within Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 4 Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners to join our team. We are looking for motivated, caring and compassionate colleagues who can work well under pressure, are keen to learn and develop, and want to work within an emergency care environment. The Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit covers Ambulatory Emergency Care and Short Stay Assessment Beds. The unit admits unwell patients directly from the community and the emergency department. This is a fast‑paced and interesting environment to work in. Candidates should have excellent care values and enthusiasm to work, learn and develop themselves and colleagues within this challenging high‑pressure environment.

Ward Based Assistant Practitioners are required to have completed a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7–8. Examples of common qualifications:

• Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D)
• Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8

Applicants must have very good command of both written and spoken English, IT skills and ideally have experience in an acute healthcare setting.

This is an ideal area to gain acute medical and critical care experience and be supported to develop your clinical skill.

Informal enquiries to: Finola Owen (Service Manager – Cowal) – Email: [e-mail]

Full or part‑time hours are available with fixed‑term and secondment considered. Please state your preferred hours on application.

Please see the job description for full detail of duties. These are fixed‑term posts, for 12 months, working from 8 am to 8 pm over 5 days on a rota basis in line with service requirements. Shift patterns are subject to change in line with demand.

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.

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