Emergency Nurse Practitioner

The Western Isles Hospital has a permanent opening for a Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner to join our small, high-energy team in Stornoway. This advanced practice role is situated in a unique rural Emergency Department, offering a rewarding blend of emergency care and minor injury services for those who thrive in an unpredictable, fast-paced environment.

Core Requirements and Skills

Appropriate NMC registration.
Proven experience as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Band 6 (Minimum of 2 years as an ENP).
Post graduate level Advanced Nurse practitioner qualification.
Non medical prescribing/Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Basic degree in Nursing, ENP training, up to date or commitment to completing ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training.
Commitment to delivery of person-centred care using sound evidence-based approach.
Good interpersonal skills and able to work co-operatively and flexibly within a small team.
Required to be able to work as independent practitioners with expanded scope of practice, high analytical and judgement skills.

As an independent practitioner, you will use your high-level analytical and judgment skills to provide expert care in a remote setting. We offer a competitive salary plus a Distant Islands Allowance, supporting your commitment to clinical excellence and professional development within a department that values quality improvement and the new 36-hour full-time work week initiative.

To apply for this job please visit apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.