259091 (AJM) Throughcare and Aftercare Nurse Practitioner

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policies and practices.

About the role

The Throughcare and Aftercare Nurse Practitioner will identify, assess and plan the health needs of formerly looked after and accommodated young people in various settings. The primary aim is to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable group, with a focus on multi‑agency working, structured planning, management and monitoring of healthcare delivery, and a specific emphasis on the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and plan health needs of formerly looked after and accommodated young people.
• Improve health outcomes for vulnerable young people through multi‑agency collaboration.
• Establish and maintain structures to plan, manage and monitor healthcare delivery.
• Focus on the transition period from childhood to adulthood and the associated support services.
• Contribute to research activities to ensure evidence‑based practice in this specialist area.

Requirements

• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom (permission granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service).
• PVG Scheme membership/record for the relevant regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not currently a member, a satisfactory application to Disclosure Scotland is required before starting.
• Willingness to support reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions, or neurodivergent applicants.

Pay

Salary will be pro‑rated as the post is part‑time.

Schedule

Part‑time position (exact hours not specified).

Application notes

High interest is anticipated; the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. For any questions, please contact Andrea Anderson at Andrea.Anderson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Allison Brogan at Allison.Brogan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.