Remote Island Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Quoyloo; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead emergency care on Papa Westray, supporting autonomous practice with weekly GP visits and the Isles Network of Care guidance. The post is full-time (36 hours/week), permanent, on Orkney, with a Distant Islands Allowance and access to NHS Scotland pension; applicants must be resident in the UK.

A valid driving licence and willingness to reside on Orkney are required.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be flexible, resourceful and confident working without a hospital or GP on hand.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing health care needs of patients and families.
• Other duties include monitoring and audit, treatment room and community nursing activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review patient care in a remote island setting.
• Monitor and audit clinical activities and support treatment room and community nursing tasks.
• Travel between patients on Papa Westray and respond to emergency calls as required.

Job description

NHS Orkney is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead emergency care on Papa Westray, supporting autonomous practice with weekly GP visits and the Isles Network of Care guidance. The post is full-time (36 hours/week), permanent, on Orkney, with a Distant Islands Allowance and access to NHS Scotland pension; applicants must be resident in the UK.

A valid driving licence and willingness to reside on Orkney are required.