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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Ref: 113900)
Lerwick Health Centre (General Practice)
Substantive
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Band 7 - Salary Range £40,872 - £47,846 pro –rata per annum
Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum and
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
Are you looking for a change? A new post, in a new location?
Why not consider a move to Shetland – Islands of Opportunity*.
Would you like to be part of a remote and rural island community, where you can deliver truly person-centred care and support to individuals across the life span? Then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.
we have a vacancy for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) post within Lerwick Health Centre, Shetland’s largest Health Centre with a practice population of approx 9,000,) to support the ongoing development of the range of patient services which we can provide eg provision of out of hours clinics in evenings and weekends, working in more remote locations to support increased access to services, as well as to enhance choice in relation to the range of healthcare professionals available for consultation.
The post holder will work flexibly as part of a team of six ANPs, providing a front line service for general practice patients in various different locations. Support and supervision is available from designated General Practitioners (GP’s).
Advanced Nurse Practitioners will see patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Based on patient history, clinical assessment and a comprehensive physical examination, utilising expert knowledge and clinical judgement, the ANP will be able to identify the potential diagnosis. The ANP will be able to initiate laboratory and radiological investigations, make referrals, prescribe and evaluate treatments appropriate to the clinical situation and needs of the patient.
As an experienced nurse with Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register, you will possess extensive post registration experience. A Master’s degree in Advanced Practice which incorporates a programme of Advanced Clinical Examination Skills is also an essential requirement for this post. Candidates are also required to possess an Extended Independent (non-medical) Prescribing qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. *Promote Shetland’s website, to find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Jayne Stopher-Walker Clinical Team Leader (Community) on 07584 618 098
Closing date: 11th September 2022
Interviews will be held: w/c 19th September 2022
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at helpdesk@helpmeapply.co.uk including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.