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Trainee/Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP)
Grade: Band 7 (Annex 21)*
*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*
For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
- up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
- more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
- more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex U/21 – follow the link:
This course is funded by NHS Borders.
An opportunity has arisen within the Advanced Paediatric team within the Borders General Hospital for a flexible, enthusiastic individual to assist in the provision of paediatric health care.
To undertake the role of a Trainee/Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP), you should have significant post registration to support your application. The practitioner will have/develop high levels of decision making and clinical judgment, be able to work independently and in conjunction with other health professionals. You will assess, diagnose and initiate treatment, investigations, advice and management of patients with a range of conditions using professional decision-making processes to ensure safe, patient centered care. This will be facilitated in partnership with patients and their families. You will provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carer’s, clients and relatives. The APNP role encompasses that of expert clinician, educator and auditor, and they must be able possess the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, work across professional boundaries and be flexible.The post holder will work collaboratively across healthcare boundaries to improve practice and develop the service,implementing and evaluating evidence based standards, guidelines and policies.
A range of shift patterns will be used to meet service hour needs.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please view the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact:
Dr Clare Irving Clare.irving@borders.scot.nhs.uk or Sarah Tait Sarah.tait@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.