GR - Community Nurse Practitioner / Specialist Practitioner District Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Specialist Practitioner District Nurse (SPDN) & Community Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

Various Locations across Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian

We are now welcoming applications for Specialist Practitioner District Nurses and Community Nurse Practitioners to join our District Nursing teams across Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian. For more information about the opportunities available, please speak with the informal contacts listed. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification files before applying.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

Recruitment process – We use a values and competency-based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:

How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers

Specialist Practitioner District Nurse Job Purpose:

The District Nurse provides leadership for the delivery of patient care within area of responsibility.

The District Nurse has day-to-day managerial responsibility for the area including supervision and deployment of staff.

The District Nurse will have responsibility for assessment of care needs, evaluation of care plans, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance.

Community Nurse Practitioner Job Purpose:

The Community Nurse Practitioner will utilise high levels of decision making and clinical judgment to ensure that patient health needs are met through the provision of the management of patient conditions through assessment, treatment, evaluation and review planning ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centered care to patients in partnership with patients, families and carers.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives. This role encompasses that of specialist nurse and educator.

The Community Nurse Practitioner provides day-to-day leadership for the delivery of patient care for a defined caseload and allocated nursing team including supervision and deployment of staff.

Informal contact for Edinburgh

Melanie Dalrymple : [e-mail] | 07881517478
Edinburgh available vacancies : A variety of positions are available across Edinburgh that can be discussed at interview

Informal contact for West Lothian

Alice Millar: [e-mail] | 07977300499

Informal contact for Midlothian

Mhairi-Jane Ramage: [e-mail] | 07890023540

Please note that adverts are updated regularly and all vacancies are subject to change. You are encouraged to refer back periodically to familiarise yourself with any changes that may arise. In addition to your clinical skills, we are interested in your attitude, passion for working in healthcare and your potential to contribute to our high-quality patient care, as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values

If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click the link below.

Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)