Nurse Practitioner/ Trainee Nurse Practitioner (Annex 21) AA

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner within the Pre-assessment suite at Victoria Hospital. The role involves supporting the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering effective patient care for surgical admissions, working closely with a healthcare team to optimize patient health before surgery. Candidates should be experienced nurses committed to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Trainee Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to conduct medical assessments and physical examinations.
• Motivated to support surgical teams and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize patients' health preoperatively.
• Coordinate admission planning with surgical teams.
• Provide individualized patient care and manage ongoing medical needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessments

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

437aafa8bc6d

Job Views:

5

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Victoria Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Nurse Practitioner within the Pre-assessment suite at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse to support the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering a clinically effective service preparing patients for admission for surgery. The role is primarily Monday to Friday, depending on service needs, with potential work at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

The pre-assessment nurse practitioner is an autonomous practitioner supporting the Senior Charge Nurse, working closely with Nurse Practitioners, Consultant Anaesthetists, and Surgeons to manage waiting list patients for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. The nurse practitioner will provide high-standard, individualized patient care by conducting comprehensive medical assessments, physical examinations, and managing ongoing medical needs to facilitate planned surgical admissions.

The role involves assessing, evaluating, and optimizing patients' health preoperatively, coordinating admission planning with surgical/orthopaedic wards and theatres, and initiating discharge planning. The nurse practitioner is encouraged to develop and expand the role to meet patient and service needs.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom