Advanced Nurse Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team in the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit within Ninewells Hospital.

Ninewells Hospital is one of 3 nationally identified, regional centres offering thrombectomy care which covers the North of Scotland boards including NHS Grampian, NHS Highlands and NHS Fife. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative team developing and embedding thrombectomy care as well as delivering in-patient thrombolysis care, TIA clinic and post Hyper-Acute Stroke Care. This will be delivered in the Hyper-Acute Unit and Enhanced Care Unit currently based within the Medicine Division, CCG 1, Ninewells Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work to a high level of autonomy incorporating the four pillars of advanced practice. You must have the ability and commitment to also work as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of patient care and contributing to improvements in patient care and experience. You must demonstrate the ability to provide effective day-to-day leadership within the nursing team, acting as a clinical expert. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to demonstrate continued professional development and an interest in Acute Stroke Care.

An awareness and understanding of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit and Standards is essential.

Applicants should have a post graduate diploma in advanced practice.

Applicants should be registered on either Part 1 or Part 12 of the UK NMC Register, with extensive post registration experience and be able to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and professional practice preferably within an acute setting.

Informal enquiries to: Jane Brown, Senior Nurse, Tel , ext 40572, email: jane.brown45@nhs.scot  or Helen McCallum, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel , ext 40594, email: helen.nelson2@nhs.scot

Hours of work 37 per week

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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