NHS Tayside
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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About the Role
Are you ready for a new challenge and to really take on an Advanced Practice role which puts patients at the heart of everything we do?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit at Ninewells, a large teaching hospital in Dundee. The successful applicant will be a forward thinking, proactive nurse, who has experience in a relevant specialty at a senior level. You will have a passion for delivering exemplary care to all patients and for striving to push the boundaries of traditional roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a leadership role for a team of Nurse Practitioners whilst being an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide advanced clinical skills and decision making by assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing evidenced-based care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed unscheduled surgical care needs.
- Support to excel in your autonomous practice within a caring, responsive, and friendly team and organisation.
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Essential Requirements
- Completion of the Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11).
- Completion or working towards the Non-Medical Prescribing Module associated with the role.
- Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting.
- Extensive experience in more than one specialty is desirable.
- Experience at Band 6 level is essential.
Additional Requirements
- Must be registered on the UK NMC register.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries to: Jackie Rodger Lead Nurse or Victoria Richmond Senior Nurse. Contact Elaine Lawrence on 01382 660111 ext. 58783 to arrange a visit or conversation.
Hours of Work
- 36 hours pro rata based upon 12-hour shift pattern over seven days a week.
Application Process
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