Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

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.

Urgent & Unscheduled Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Band 7 £48,788 - £56,747 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,349 per annum

25 hrs per week

Fixed Term Post for 6 months

Secondments will be also considered

The Western Isles are equally renowned for their shimmering beaches and turquoise waters as they are for their warm welcome and strong sense of identity and community. It is in this unique, safe and idyllic location in Uist, where a new opportunity has arisen for individuals  with a sense of adventure and passion for remote and rural health care and embrace a more healthy work-life balance with NHS Western Isles.

We are looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Paramedic Practitioner that has completed a Post graduate diploma in Advanced Practice to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team in a new ANP/APP role. The ANP/APP will be a member of the first response team for the provision of Urgent and Unscheduled care, which covers both medical practices and Uist & Barra Community Hospital, including primary care home visits in the community, NHS 24, custody Care and Hospital @ Home level care.

This is a new service and presents excellent opportunities for the development of skills and confidence, shaping the way rural healthcare is delivered within the remote-island location providing an unrivalled extra sense of responsibility and reward. Working closely with our resident GPs, Nursing Team, SAS and other primary and secondary care specialist clinicians. Peer support will also be provided from resident GPs and specialist teams throughout the Western Isles.

The ability, drive and commitment to work as part of a team, sometimes at a distance, and to contribute to the local development of primary care and acute services is important. You will be expected to support clinical colleagues, including medical, nursing, mental health and Scottish Ambulance Service colleagues.

The Island of Uist within the Outer Hebrides has a vibrant community of approximately 4500 people. The Isles are a special place, offering enviable scenery and good leisure facilities; but also particularly popular with families looking to relocate to a safe place to raise their children, with excellent schools, low crime rates, and affordable housing.

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles, visit our website: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk or for more information on Barra and Vatersay visit: www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/barra

NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

For further information, contact Janette Murray, Clinical Lead for Urgent and Unscheduled Care -  janette.murray@nhs.scot

The successful applicants will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba  https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ ,  còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 23/10/2024