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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.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse or who is either an advanced nurse practitioner or who is willing to work towards and advanced nurse practitioner to join the North Intermediate Care & Rehabilitation Services. You will be expected/ required to provide expert clinical care and management of both the stable and acutely unwell older person, making complex, autonomous decisions using advanced knowledge and skills, having overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of advanced nursing care to personal caseload.
You will work collaboratively with the GP with a speciality interest and the multidisciplinary team within an Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation hub on the Ayrshire Central site, as part of the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care partnership, to promote early discharge to a homely setting, to respond to existing or potential ill health issues in the person’s home/homely setting, proactively identified by local GP’s, and to contribute to a reduction in unplanned acute hospital admissions.
You will be expected to perform clinical assessment, initiate investigations, determine differential diagnosis and undertake appropriate first line interventions for the unwell adult (supported by a structured competency-based framework and intermediate care GP).
Hours of duty : 37.5 hour per week
Permanent position
You will be an expert within the field of older people/adults with complex needs with highly developed specialist knowledge. You will be required to have a Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration. You will also require:-
• Specialist post-graduate/post-registration qualification (or equivalent experience) in an older adult/adult with complex needs related discipline
• Demonstrable competencies in older adult assessment and interventions
• Evidence of continued professional development, and other relevant short courses
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Masters level short courses related to advanced nursing practice or a willingness to work towards.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of management education and training
• Ability to keep relevant skills / knowledge updated and documented
• The post-holder will be required to demonstrate excellent communication / team working skills with ability to work using own initiative
Informal enquiries to Kerry Walker, Enhanced Intermediate Care Team Leader on 01294 400616 or Dean Lee, Interim Service Manager on same number
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.