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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 opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to become an integral part of our team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners within Medical Admissions in Perth Royal infirmary.
The ANP role in Unscheduled Medicine is based in Ward 4, which is the Acute Medical Admissions Ward within Perth Royal Infirmary. AMU is also in the process of setting up an acute ambulatory unit as part of service redesign and the ANP team will play an integral part in this new area. This post is an excellent development opportunity for registered nurses to be involved in improving experience and pathways of care for patients within the acute medical service. The post holder will work alongside the nursing and medical staff within Ward 4 to assess, diagnose and plan, whilst implementing evidenced based care for acute medical admissions
The post holder will have proven management skills within a clinical setting, demonstrating excellent leadership and communication. They will have the ability to adapt to changing levels of activity and acuity within the acute medical environment and be able to work in an autonomous role.
The post holder will play a key role in the leadership and development of advanced nursing practice within acute medicine and will participate in the delivery of specialist education and training. They will deliver high quality evidence based and person centred care to all patients within their remit.
The post holder will be an experienced nurse with the personal drive, clinical knowledge and commitment to undertake this challenging and rewarding role. They will possess highly developed communication skills and have experience of working effectively across professional boundaries.
The post is open to existing Advanced Nurse Practitioners who already have a PGDip or higher. Trainee ANPs are also welcome to apply but as a minimum should have completed the Clinical Assessment Module and Non-Medical Prescribing Module (SCQF Level 11). If successful, trainee ANPs will commence post as a Band 6, moving to a Band 7 ANP role on successful completion of their PGDip.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic, changing team and the successful applicants will be supported to develop and demonstrate advanced level practice.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Rachel Hunt, Senior Nurse Unscheduled Medicine, Perth Royal Infirmary on Rachel.hunt@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: Full time – 34.5 hours a week.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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