Ward Based Assistant Practitioner

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners to join the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. You will work in an acute environment, supporting the Acute Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency Care and Medical High Dependency Unit, across days, nights and weekends on an 11.5 hour shift pattern.

You should have SCQF level 7-8, English and IT skills, and a willingness to develop clinical skills with support.

Qualifications

• SCQF level 7–8 qualification required.
• English language at minimum standard grade pass.
• Genuine commitment to acute healthcare environment.
• Experience in acute settings preferred.

Skills

SCQF Level 7-8

English proficiency

IT skills

Education

HNC/D

PDA Level 8

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, caring and compassionate nurse who is able to work well under pressure, is keen to learn and develop and work within an acute environment. The Acute Medicine Unit covers an Acute Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit. The Acute Assessment Unit (Ward GA) admits acutely unwell patients directly from the community and Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work within where candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop themselves and colleagues within this exciting and challenging high pressure environment. Hours of work will be to meet the needs of the service, covering the 24/7 period. Currently, and subject to change, the rota will be days/nights/weekends on an 11.5 hour shift pattern.

Ward Based Assistant Practitioners are required to have completed a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7-8. Examples of common qualifications:

• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma (HNC/D)
• Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8. Training will be provided. Must have a minimum standard grade pass (or equivalent) in English and two other national grade passes. Must have good IT skills and an excellent command of both written and spoken English. Ideally, should have experience in an acute healthcare setting. This is an ideal area to gain acute medical and critical care experience and be supported to develop your clinical skills.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Jillian Campbell SCN on [e-mail]

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.