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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Suzanne Brown on 07796 997 752 or email suzanne.brown@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
To undertake the role of an advanced nurse practitioner, utilising high levels of decision making and clinical judgment. To assess and treat a diverse range of care home patients requiring General Practice input.
Ensure that patient health needs are met through the diagnosis and the management of patient conditions through the assessment, treatment, review and planning process in partnership with residents, families and Care Homes and Nursing Homes throughout East Lothian.
Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies including Care Homes, Care Staff, clients, residents and families/relatives. The ANP role encompasses that of expert clinician, educator and auditor.
To support collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, support the development and delivery of policy and procedures, development and implementation of the nursing services and providing nurse and clinical leadership as required.