Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team in the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit within Ninewells Hospital.

Ninewells Hospital is one of 3 nationally identified, regional centres offering thrombectomy care which covers the North of Scotland boards including NHS Grampian, NHS Highlands and NHS Fife. The successful candidate will join an innovative team developing and embedding thrombectomy care as well as delivering in-patient thrombolysis care, TIA clinic and post Hyper-Acute Stroke Care. This will be delivered in the Hyper-Acute Unit and Enhanced Care Unit currently based within the Medicine Division, CCG 1, Ninewells Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work to a high level of autonomy incorporating the four pillars of advanced practice. You must have the ability and commitment to also work as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of patient care and contributing to improvements in patient care and experience. You must demonstrate the ability to provide effective day-to-day leadership within the nursing team, acting as a clinical expert. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to demonstrate continued professional development and an interest in Acute Stroke Care.

An awareness and understanding of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit and Standards is essential.

Applicants should have a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice. Consideration will also be given to the opportunity to recruit a trainee ANP in accordance with Annex 21.

Applicants should be registered on either Part 1 or Part 12 of the UK NMC Register, with extensive post registration experience and be able to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and professional practice preferably within an acute setting.

Informal enquiries to:

Jane Brown, Senior Nurse, Tel , ext 40572, email

Helen McCallum, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel , ext 40594, email

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