Nurse Practitioner Pre-op Assessment

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner based at University Hospital Ayr & Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

2x 30 hours per week.

Flexibility can be offered with hours.

Job share will be considered for this post.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The post holder will be accountable for the assessment; development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based practice for the benefit of patients undergoing surgery. Working collaboratively the department assesses patients on an individualised basis to ensure they are appropriately prepared for their planned operative procedure.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

The post holder will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration, educated to degree level or actively working towards. A recognised qualification in clinical assessment is a mandatory requirement of the job. If not already attained there will be a requirement to undertake and work towards this qualification within a recognised timeframe of 12-18 months.

You will have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills. You will be creative and enthusiastic and possess a "can do" attitude when providing the best care and experience to patients within our department. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, displaying maturity and understanding in progressing issues and solving problems, making use of your clinical decision-making skills. You will have the ability and confidence to work collaboratively with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team involved with the pre-operative assessment, optimisation and preparation of patients from all surgical specialties.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Fiona King, pre-op assessment manager01563 825167.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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