Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team in a rural setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, providing both emergency care and minor injury services. Candidates must have proven experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development, including a postgraduate diploma in Rural Advanced Practice. If you are passionate about delivering person-centred care and thrive in challenging situations, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
• Commitment to person-centred care using evidence-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work as an independent practitioner in a fast-paced emergency department.
• Provide emergency care and minor injury services.

Skills

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Independent Prescribing

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Commitment to Professional Development

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Advanced Practice

NMC Registration

Job description

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

796531f9164c

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Western Isles Hospital

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.

Western Isles Hospital

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Development/Annex 21 post

Band 6 with Band 7 on successful completion of Rural Advanced Practitioner (RAP) PG diploma qualification

Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 per annum

Band 7 £48,788 - £56,747 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

37 hours per week

The above vacancy have arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to develop existing ENP skills to a senior advanced practice role and join a small but dynamic team.

The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. Successful candidates are required to be able to work as independent practitioners with expanded scope of practice, high analytical and judgement skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development, and completion of a Post graduate diploma in Rural Advanced Practice to meet service requirements is a requirement. Proven experience at a minimum of 2 years as an ENP, including independent prescribing essential. The department currently operates 12.5 hour shifts on day/night rotation.

You should have:

• Appropriate NMC registration.
• Proven experience as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Band 6
• Commitment to delivery of person centred care using sound evidence based approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work co-operatively and flexibly within a small team.

For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 708261.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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