Advanced Nurse​/Clinical Practitioner CAU- Annex

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 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner Combined Assessment Unit at University Hospital Ayr and Crosshouse Band 7 annex 21

25.9 hours, day shift over 7 days

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our multidisciplinary team as we build a new model of care and service provision within NHS Ayrshire and Arran. As an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for clinical assessment, be able to initiate investigations and undertake appropriate front line interventions for Acute Medical patients presenting to our purpose built Combined Assessment Units.

A Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice, including an independent prescribing qualification is desirable.

Applicants who partially meet the essential criteria will be considered for a trainee Band 7 (AfC Annex 21 applies) and where required, you will be provided with a programme of training during your initial period of employment, specifically around managing the acutely unwell adult, physical health assessment, advanced life support and area specific training.

Our Combined Assessment Units hosts a dynamic team and offers Consultant/CNM led mentorship based on a comprehensive competency framework. You will be supported to undertake a funded programme of ongoing professional development.

We aim to foster creativity and innovation helping you to reach your full potential and develop your skills in providing high quality Acute Services and maintaining the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Experience with in an appropriate acute clinical environment is essential together with knowledge and training equivalent to degree level. Attainment of Assessment and Decision-making in Advanced Practice module and/or Non-medical Prescribing would be highly desirable but opportunities for development would be offered, you must be willing to develop towards a Post Grad Diploma level as a minimum.

You will also demonstrate experience of developing and delivering innovative and creative solutions to underpin excellent service delivery.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Ross Copeland, Clinical Nurse Manager ANP Emergency Care Tel - ext 16229. Email: ros

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 Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do 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-time basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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