Assistant Nursing Practitioner – Ambulatory Emergency Care

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Are you interested in being part of the Ambulatory Emergency Care Team based at Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon? If so this is the post for you. Our overriding aim is to support individuals to maintain their independence at home, prevent unnecessary admission and support people to regain independence after they have left hospital.Our current Community Hospital Team consists of Rural Emergency Physicians, Senior Change Nurses, Staff Nurses and a range of AHPs and Social Workers who work collectively to deliver A&E and Inpatient services Our service covers A&E, day services, trauma, inpatient services and ambulatory emergency care. If you have experience in any of these specialties please get in touch to discuss specific opportunities. The team also have direct interface with acute services within Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC).An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 x Band 4 Ward Based Assistant Nursing Practitioners to join our team. We are looking for motivated, caring and compassionate colleagues who are able to work well under pressure, and are keen to learn and develop and work within an emergency care environment. The Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit covers Ambulatory Emergency Care and Short Stay Assessment BedsThe Unit admits unwell patients direct from the community & Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work in. Candidates should have excellent care values. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment.Ward Based Assistant Practitioners are required to have completed a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7-8 Examples of common qualifications: Higher National Certificate/ Diploma (HNC/D) Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8.Applicants must have very good command of both written and spoken English, IT skills and ideally have experience in an acute healthcare setting.This is an ideal area to gain acute medical and critical care experience and be supported to develop your clinical skill.Informal enquiries to: Finola Owen (Service Manager - Cowal) - Email: finola.owen@nhs.scotFull or part time hours are available with fixed term and secondment considered. Please state your preferred hours on application.Please see the Job Description for full detail of duties. These are fixed-term posts, for 12 months, working from 8am to 8pm over 5 days on a rota basis in line with service requirements. Shift patterns are subject to change in line with demandNHS 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.Additional Information For CandidatesYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS HighlandNHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.Care and compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork