212755 Specialist Nurse Practitioner (EG)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Community Nurse Practitioner to join their skilled nursing team. This role emphasizes high levels of clinical judgment and decision-making to meet patient health needs effectively. You will collaborate with patients and families, providing specialist advice while supporting service development across healthcare boundaries. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring that each team member can thrive and contribute to high-quality, compassionate care. If you are a caring and motivated leader, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing and patient management.
• Ability to provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient health needs through assessment and treatment planning.
• Support service development and implement evidence-based standards.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialist Nursing Qualification

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.

Role Overview

1. To undertake the role of a Specialist Community Nurse Practitioner, utilising high levels of decision making and clinical judgment.
2. Ensure that patient health needs are met through the management of patient conditions via assessment, treatment, and review planning in partnership with patients and families.
3. Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients, and relatives. The role encompasses that of a specialist nurse and educator.
4. Support service development to improve practice and collaborate across healthcare boundaries, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards, guidelines, and policies.

Candidate Qualities and Organizational Values

We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to enable excellent care for patients and service users. We emphasize a collaborative, person-focused approach to deliver high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, supporting your growth as a leader aligned with our strategic ambitions.

Development and Recruitment Process

We provide strong clinical education through our Education and Training team, induction programmes, and preceptorship, working with you to enhance your leadership strengths.

Our recruitment process is values and competency-based, aligned with our Strategic Plan. We aim to offer an equitable experience, sharing interview questions in advance. Details can be found on our Careers site: NHS Lothian Careers.

Additional Requirements

This role requires PVG Scheme membership. If not currently a member, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be satisfactory before commencing employment.

Further Information

For more details about the role and the skills/experience required, please consult the job description and person specification via the links at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Suzanne Brown at [e-mail] or Jane Tait at [e-mail].