CK251746 – Nurse Practitioner, Hospital at Night

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner

Band 6 – 33.75 Hours per week – Permanent

Hospital at Night, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

We are looking for a motivated colleague to join our well established Hospital at Night Team within the Division of Medicine and Unscheduled Care at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Training will be provided to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Work predominantly on night shifts (three nights per week), with some day shifts required for meetings or medical inductions.
• Provide safe, patient centred care during overnight hours, including managing deteriorating patients, responding to clinical emergencies, and clerking unscheduled patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, supporting the team as a whole and contributing to a cohesive “one group” approach.
• Support the development of advanced practice skills, maintain and progress knowledge and competence, and receive clinical supervision time.
• Take managerial responsibility for the Senior Healthcare Support Worker team as an opportunity for experience.
• Maintain a flexible schedule across all seven nights of the rota, enabling a healthy work life balance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Relevant acute post registration experience.
• Motivated to develop advanced clinical practice skills and pursue a Postgraduate Certificate.
• Ability to work flexible night shifts and occasional days.
• Willingness to engage in team based, patient centred care and supportive supervision.

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 may be available to successful candidates.

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