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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to work within the secondary care environment in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary which incorporates Medical Assessment Unit and Hospital at Night service provisions. The ANP will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines. Demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients. However, they will also have the ability to make decisions outside these frameworks, where necessary based on best practice. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and documentation skills, should be able to work well within a team, and demonstrate a keen interest.
The post holder will be supported by a triangulation approach of academic courses, mentorship and clinical supervision.
This is an exciting opportunity which will be remunerated at Band 7 for suitably quailed and competent ANPs (minimum post graduate diploma in Advanced Practice with Independent prescribing.Preference will be given to applicants who have all, or some of the above qualifications. This post will also be considered as in training position
Informal inquiries to:
Ritchie Kearney, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01387 246246 ext 32983 or email Ritchie.kearney@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway can support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary or Mountainhall Treatment Centre Community Ward 1 for those who have completed CBT and English language. The following should be highlighted in your application: ~ Evidence of CBT completion date ~ Results of an English language test via IELTS or OET ~ Evidence of starting NMC registration If your application is progressed, documented evidence will be required. If this evidence is not highlighted on your application it will be presumed that you do meet the minimum criteria and will therefore not be shortlisted.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.