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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.
NHS Grampian are delighted to offer the opportunity to join the Critical Care team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in the role of Advanced Critical Care Practitioner.
We are seeking enthusiastic, committed and compassionate individuals to work as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioners alongside our now well established, dynamic, friendly and supportive team.
The ACCP works as part of the extended critical care team and alongside the medical team. They participate in the care of level 1-3 patients within critical care, performing clinical reviews, formulating clinical plans and undertaking specialist interventions.
Our critical care provision is set across two sites within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with even distribution of patient load. In addition, Critical Care in Aberdeen has been commissioned to provide Adult ECMO services for Scotland and the ACCP role is crucial to this service.
We are invested in providing patient focused care to a high standard and the ACCP role is vital to providing a flexible and sustainable workforce for critical care.
Applicants will have completed a FICM approved 2 year training programme at masters level in advanced critical care practice.
Applicants will have a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Applicants for this post will already have significant post registration experience and a high level of clinical skill.
Applicants will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and have a desire for new learning. The successful candidate will be tasked with pursuing excellence in relation to the four pillars of advanced practice. Additionally the successful candidate will have the opportunity to innovate and develop what remains a relatively new service within critical care.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.
Any queries please contact: Scott Hamilton: scott.hamilton11@nhs.scot