Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner – Minor Injuries Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews Community Hospital in North East Fife is seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join the Minor Injuries Unit on a 25.5 hour contract (Band 7). The salary range is £52,845 - £61,466 per year.

The post involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral or discharge for a wide range of minor injuries, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and safety.

Qualifications

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of patients with minor injuries.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills are essential.
• Able to contribute to education and development of junior colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of patients presenting with minor injuries.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred emergency care and ensure safe patient pathways.
• Support education and development of junior staff and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

St Andrews Community Hospital in North East Fife is seeking an experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join the Minor Injuries Unit on a 25.5 hour contract (Band 7). The salary range is £52,845 - £61,466 per year.

The post involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral or discharge for a wide range of minor injuries, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and safety.