SP243179 – Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join the Specialist Rehabilitation Service at Woodend Hospital. Our service provides specialist care and rehabilitation for individuals recovering from life altering conditions or injuries. The inpatient units include stroke, neurological, and orthopaedic rehabilitation, as well as vascular amputee and some elderly rehabilitation beds.

We are seeking candidates educated to Master’s level in Advanced Practice and assessed as competent at this level. This advanced role is characterised by a high degree of autonomous decision making, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with complex, multi dimensional needs.

Candidates who do not fully meet the essential criteria may be considered for appointment as a trainee ANP, provided they demonstrate the ability to complete the postgraduate diploma. Trainees would be expected to achieve the full qualification to remain in post.

The successful applicants will join a friendly, forward thinking team of ANPs and NPs who provide 24/7 cover for the rehabilitation wards at Woodend. The role includes day, night, and weekend working.

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.