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.

Western Isles Hospital

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Development/Annex 21 post

Band 6 with Band 7 on successful completion of Rural Advanced Practitioner (RAP) PG diploma qualification

Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 per annum

Band 7 £48,788 - £56,747 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent post

The above vacancy have arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to develop exisiting ENP skills to a senior advanced practice role and join a small but dynamic team.

The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. Successful candidates are required to be able to work as independent practitioners with expanded scope of practice, high analytical and judgement skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development, and completion of a Post graduate diploma in Rural Advanced Practice to meet service requirements is a requirement. Proven experience at a minimum of 2 years as an ENP, including independent prescribing essential. The department currently operates 12.5 hour shifts on day/night rotation.

You should have:

Appropriate NMC registration.
Proven experience as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Band 6
Basic degree in Nursing, ENP training, Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification, up to date ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training
Commitment to delivery of person centred care using sound evidence based approach.
Good interpersonal skills.
Able to work co-operatively and flexibly within a small team.

For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 708261.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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: 09/05/2025