Join The Renal Team based at Raigmore Hospital – Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner Opportunity
NHS Highland Renal Service is currently recruiting for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANPs) or an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic team. The Renal service provides 24hr specialist care for patients from NHS Highland and NHS Western Isles. We provide care and management for patient with both acute kidney injury and established renal failure providing Haemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis treatments in centre treatment and in the patient’s home.

We provide highly specialised dialysis care for routine and emergency dialysis treatments including an out of hours on call service. The unit cares for patients pending dialysis, following renal transplant and conservative management. This includes the provision of palliative and supportive care to those who require it, both whilst receiving treatments and following withdrawal from active treatment plans.

The majority of our Renal patients attend our services as outpatients therefore Practitioners with Primary care experience may wish to consider this role, as there are significant similarities in the nature of the clinical work.

This is a new post to the renal service, and we are excited to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated individual to help shape the role of the ANP/ACP within the speciality. Renal experience would be an advantage but is not essential to the role as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualified ANP/ACP Applicants

• Have completed an NHS Highland-approved Advanced Clinical Assessment and History Taking module at degree level
• Be registered with the NMC as a Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
• Have substantial experience working at an advanced practice level in acute inpatient settings
• Advanced Practitioner who has qualified in recent years must provide evidence of Final sign-off in line with national advanced practice standards by their hosting board

This role is Monday to Friday daytime hours but may include occasional evenings to review patient on the twilight shift. We encourage you to get in touch to explore current opportunities and discuss available work patterns. 3.6 hours per week pro rata with be offered to support professional activities.

An attractive relocation package of up to £8,000 may be available for eligible candidates.

Trainee ANP/ACP Applicants
Successful candidates will undertake a structured training programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma through the University of the Highlands & Islands. This includes modules in Clinical reasoning, Advanced Clinical Examination and Non-Medical Prescribing.

Additional requirements:

• Completion of the NHS Highland Advanced Practice Competency Framework/Portfolio.
• Final sign-off in line with national advanced practice standards

Training post have approximately 20% protected learning time. These posts are offered under Agenda for Change Band 7 Annex 21 terms.

Informal Enquiries:
Dr Mairead Thin, Renal GP - mairead.thin@nhs.scot
Dr Ken McDonald, Renal Clinical lead - kenneth.mcdonald2@nhs.scot

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

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