District Nurse - Specialist Practitioner

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.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the team as a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner within our Community Nursing department based across East Ayrshire.

What You Will Do

The District Nurse Specialist Practitioner is an experienced and highly educated registered nurse who manages the complete clinical care for their patient. This level of practice is characterised by high level autonomous decision making, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment including prescribing, of patients with complex multi-dimensional problems.

As a Specialist Practitioner District Nurse you will be responsible for planning, providing, managing, monitoring and reviewing nursing care for a defined caseload. You will utilise best practice to meet the requirements of people with more complex health and care needs in an official range of community settings.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Community Nursing experience with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) (District Nurse) or equivalent District Nurse post graduate qualification and experience at Masters level is an essential criteria for this post.
• Applicants who partially meet the essential criteria will be considered for a trainee and where required, you will be provided with a programme of training during your initial period of employment.
• Specifically, this will include managing patients using high level autonomous decision making, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment including prescribing, of patients with complex multi-dimensional problems.
• It will also include completion of Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) District Nurse at Masters Level.

Hours

• Full time and part-time opportunities available.
• The post holder will cover 5 days over 7.
• This post is offered on a permanent basis.

A UK car licence/car access is essential to this role. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Sarah McLatchie Clinical Nurse Manager, 07483158223, Sarah.McLatchie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Lauren Speirs Senior Nurse 07971647770, Lauren.Speirs3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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