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. Clinical Support Nurse (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Band 7 - £48, 788 – £56, 747 (pro rata) (Consideration may be given to appointing into a Band 6/7 Development Post on an annexe 20) Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance (pro rata) Permanent Post 24.7 Hours per Week An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered General Nurse to join the Clinical Support Nurses team based at Western Isles Hospital. consideration may be given to appointing into a Band 6/7 development post on an annexe 20 commencing as a band 6 transitioning to band 7 on completion of learning and competencies. Applicants will have RN1 Adult level registration with the NMC and preferably a current Advanced Life Support and European Paediatric Advanced Life Support certificate. Applicants should also have completed and be competent in Non-Medical Prescribing and clinical assessment and have completed or be willing to work towards completion of the full Advanced Nurse Practitioner programme. The applicant should be a skilled practitioner with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an acute setting and be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team orientated approach. The practitioner should work well as an individual but also within the wider clinical teams. Experience of bed management and operational management of acute areas is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Associate Nurse/ AHP Director and COO Frances Robertson on 01851 704704 ext 2293, Page no 60. 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 17th January 2025