Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Job details

• Job reference: 254426
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 04/08/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Western Isles Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 18
• Job posted date: 21/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
• Department: Emergency Department

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 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.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Band 7 £52,845 - £61,46 pro rata/per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,461 pro rata/per annum

18 hours

Permanent post

The above vacancy have arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to join a small but dynamic team in an advanced practice role.

The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. Successful candidates are required to be able to work as independent practitioners with expanded scope of practice, high analytical and judgement skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development, a high standard of practice and quality improvement. Proven experience at a minimum of 2 years as an ENP, Non medical prescribing and ANP qualification are essential. The department currently operates 12.5 hour shifts on day/night rotation.

You should have:

• Appropriate NMC registration.
• Proven experience as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Band 6
• Post graduate level Advanced Nurse practitioner qualification
• Basic degree in Nursing, ENP training, Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification, up to date or commitment to completing ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training
• Commitment to delivery of person-centred care using sound evidence-based approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work co-operatively and flexibly within a small team.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For further information on the post, please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 708261.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2026

E-mail Correspondence- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Band 7 £52,845 - £61,46 pro rata/per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,461 pro rata/per annum

18 hours

Permanent post

The above vacancy have arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to join a small but dynamic team in an advanced practice role.

The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. Successful candidates are required to be able to work as independent practitioners with expanded scope of practice, high analytical and judgement skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development, a high standard of practice and quality improvement. Proven experience at a minimum of 2 years as an ENP, Non medical prescribing and ANP qualification are essential. The department currently operates 12.5 hour shifts on day/night rotation.

You should have:

• Appropriate NMC registration.
• Proven experience as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Band 6
• Post graduate level Advanced Nurse practitioner qualification
• Basic degree in Nursing, ENP training, Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification, up to date or commitment to completing ALS, EPLS & ETC/TNCC training
• Commitment to delivery of person-centred care using sound evidence-based approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work co-operatively and flexibly within a small team.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For further information on the post, please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 708261.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2026

E-mail Correspondence- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues