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Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Dundee

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full-time pay.

Are you ready for a new challenge and to really take on an Advanced Practice role which puts patients at the heart of everything we do? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit at Ninewells, a large teaching hospital in Dundee. The successful applicant will be a forward-thinking and proactive nurse, who has experience in a relevant specialty at a senior level. You will have a passion for delivering exemplary care to all patients and for striving to push the boundaries of traditional roles.

You will help provide a leadership role for a team of Nurse Practitioners whilst being an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to provide advanced clinical skills and decision making by assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing evidence-based care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed unscheduled surgical care needs. In return, we will support you to excel in your autonomous practice within a caring, responsive, and friendly team and organisation.

It is essential that the candidate has completed the Clinical Assessment Module (SCQF Level 11) and has completed or is working towards the Non-Medical Prescribing Module associated with the role. Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting is essential. Extensive experience in more than one specialty is desirable, and experience at Band 6 level is essential.

You must be registered on the HCPC register.

Hours of work are: 37 hours pro rata based upon a 12-hour shift pattern over seven days a week.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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