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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.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner in West Lothian HSCP based primarily with the Care Home Support Team.
An excellent opportunity to contribute to the Home First approach for people living in Nursing or Residential Care Homes by ensuring people remain at home and unnecessary hospital admissions are prevented. Fundamental to the role will be assessment and management of acutely unwell people (hospital at home), proactive supported discharge, advice and support for Nursing/Care Home staff.
This role will closely link with existing ANP teams, including REACT and Community Hospitals. The post-holder will be required to work flexibly across the services within West Lothian HSCP.
There is an expectation to work across 7 days on variable shift patterns.
Informal enquiries welcomed, please contact Leanne Grant on 07989763394.