Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner based at Arran War Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:
36.00 hours per week / 7 day service cover
Shift Pattern: 11.50 hours/day shift, 12.50 hours/night shift.
Job share / Part Time hours will be considered for this post.

Why Arran?
Often described as "Scotland in Miniature", the Isle of Arran offers an outstanding quality of life, combining stunning scenery, outdoor pursuits and a strong sense of community. Situated in the Firth of Clyde, Arran has a resident population of approximately 5,000, which increases significantly to 25,000 throughout the year due to its popularity as a holiday destination. This seasonal fluctuation provides a diverse and varied clinical caseload, creating a unique and rewarding healthcare environment. The island is served by a regular year-round ferry service to the mainland, offering the perfect balance of island living and connectivity to the wider NHS Ayrshire & Arran network.

What We're Looking For
We are looking for registered nurses with experience in Emergency Department, urgent care, acute or community hospital services who are keen to further develop their career within a Nurse Practitioner role.
You will:

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment and management of patients with urgent and acute healthcare needs.
• Work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support care delivery across community, inpatient and urgent care services.
• Contribute to service development and innovation within a remote and rural healthcare setting.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a supportive environment.
• Access to mentorship, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Close working relationships with senior clinical colleagues across Arran and NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• The chance to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of an island community.

What you will do:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our integrated nursing team on the Isle of Arran.

This rewarding and varied role offers the opportunity to work across the Emergency Department, inpatient ward and community settings, providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the delivery of urgent and unscheduled care services.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills to assess, manage and coordinate care for patients with a wide range of acute and ongoing healthcare needs. You will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective care while supporting the ongoing development of integrated services across Arran.

This post is part of the continuing transformation of health services on Arran, supporting a sustainable urgent care model and the development of a flexible single nursing team working across hospital and community settings.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
See attached Job Description / Person Specification.

Contact:
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Elizabeth McCarthy, Senior Charge Nurse at Elizabeth.McCarthy@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 01770 600 777.

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.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.