Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Flotta)

Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Department - Isles Network of Care
Orcades Practice - Flotta
Band 7 £50,357 - £58,334 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Two weeks on two weeks off on a rotational basis
Full time 37 hour per week
Fixed-Term for 12 months - The reason for the fixed-term contract is to ensure adequate clinical provision for the community of Flotta whilst a longer-term recruitment strategy is established as part of NHS Orkney's wider Primary Care review

Are you an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Community Nurse or Practice Nurse ready to expand and develop new generalist skills and build on your experience?

Could your nursing skills and experience help us to achieve NHS Orkneys vision of becoming a centre of excellence in remote and rural healthcare?

This exciting opportunity may well be for you.  A post has arisen for suitably qualified, experienced and forward-thinking Nurse to work in a supported environment on the Island of Flotta.  The successful applicant will be able to evidence up to date clinical knowledge and skills and have an interest in working in a remote and rural setting, working autonomously with support of GP visits from the Stromness Surgery and peer support from the wider Isles Network of Care.  The Advanced Nurse Practitioner post holder will be the lead Practitioner in providing emergency care on the island.

The Isles Network of Care was set up in 2010 to provide a system of support to practitioners working on the smaller islands of Orkney. Practitioners meet weekly via videoconferencing to discuss clinical and administrative issues, review cases, share good practice and undertake significant event analysis etc. Flotta has a population of approximately 80.  The larger island practices are staffed by GPs and the smaller islands by Advanced Nurse Practitioners with visiting GPs.  The Isles of Orkney offer a wonderful opportunity to provide personalised care to the population and primary care with continuity while working as part of a mutually supportive team.

The successful candidates will be willing to be flexible, resourceful and confident working without a hospital or GP at hand and be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing the health care needs of patients and families. Other duties will include monitoring and audit, treatment room and community nursing activities. We welcome applications from people interested in residing or commuting to work on the Islands.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery, and real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit.  To find out more about living and working on the Islands of Orkney go to https://youtu.be/AD24d9JJLmI

For an informal discussion, and more information about each island setting, please contact;

Kathleen Ross, Advanced Nurse Practitioners on telephone or email Kathleen.ross2@nhs.scot

Gina Tait, Isles Network of Care Operational Manager on telephone or email gina.tait@nhs.scot

This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.