Advanced Nurse Practitioner, ED

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Band 7 - 37 Hours per week - Fixed-term / Secondment for 12 months Acute Medicine and Digital Care, ARI

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner ready to shape the future of unscheduled care? The Division of Acute Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and qualified ANP to join our innovative, forward‑thinking team. This is a unique 12‑month fixed‑term secondment opportunity to embed yourself within a friendly and supportive multi‑disciplinary environment, working closely with established nursing and medical colleagues.

This Band 7 role offers a dynamic scope of practice across two critical areas:

As a core member of the AMU team, you will significantly enhance the patient journey by:

• Elevating the quality of care and improving patient outcomes during their hospital stay.
• Providing crucial support to senior medical, trainee and ANP staff to ensure seamless continuity and efficiency in service delivery.
• Contributing directly to the department's continued success and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).

You will be integral to our specialised 24/7 FNC team, pioneering the "Right Care, Right Place representación model championed by the Scottish Government. Leveraging telephone and "Near Me" technology, your role involves:

• Conducting direct patient assessments to optimise case decisions.
• Significantly reducing unnecessary Accident & Emergency (A&E) presentations.
• Advising on the necessary course of action, including self‑care, face‑to‑face review, specialist input or same‑day hospital assessment.

Who is an exceptional team player and autonomous practitioner with the following credentials معرف:

• Essential
  
  Qualifications:
  • Independent Non‑Medical Prescribing (IP) – qualification is mandatory.
  • MSc or PgDip in Advanced Practice (MSc completion expected aides).
• Experience:
  
  Extensive ANP/NP clinical experience, ideally spanning Acute Medicine, Emergency Care and/or Primary Care.
• Autonomous Practice secund:
  Demonstrated high standards of clinical care, confidence in making sound autonomous decisions, and excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

This hands‑on clinical role is perfectly suited for an individual motivated to reach their full potential within a stimulating environment.

We actively support your growth and expect commitment to clinical skills progression. Training can be provided in advanced procedures such as Lumbar Punctures and Arterialટર Blood Gas sampling if of interest during this fixed‑term secondment post.

Furthermore, a keen interest in clinical audit, medicines management, and driving service redesign and expansion is essential, aligning with our commitment to continuous improvement.

If you are ready to apply your expertise at the forefront of unscheduled care, we invite you to join us.