Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Department in Stornoway. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop advanced nursing skills in a rural setting. Candidates must have NMC registration and proven ENP experience. The role requires commitment to professional development and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as an independent practitioner with expanded scope of practice.
• Provide emergency care and minor injury service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Judgment Skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Advanced Practice

Tools

NMC Registration

Independent Nurse Prescriber Qualification

ALS Training

EPLS Training

ETC/TNCC Training

Job description

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.

, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Band 7 £48,788 - £56,747 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent post

Suitable for a 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

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed term post for 24 months

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
• Basic degree in Nursing, ENP training, Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification, up to date ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training
• 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.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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CLOSING DATE: 28/05/2025