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A new and exciting vacancy has arisen within FVRH service for a innovative and enthusiastic individual to take up the post of Advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in Acute Liaison for the Learning disability service. You will be supported and work closely with the wider learning disability service.
The ANP will provide consultancy and guidance whilst communicating and supporting the delivery of high-quality nursing care across the spectrum of learning disability within the acute hospital. The candidate must be registered as a first level learning disability nurse with previous experience and management of working with individuals with learning disability.
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions and will support the development of individuals to meet advanced practice competencies through the triangulation approach of academic course, mentorship and clinical supervision. Applications for trainee posts should have demonstrated evidence of undertaking courses relevant to the Advanced practice pathway.
Location – FVRH, and Base the Red Lodge
Informal enquiries – Clinical Nurse Manager Norah Quinn, Tel. 01324 574340
email norah.quinn@nhs.scot
Job Designation – Learning Disability Acute Liaison Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Term – permanent
Hours – Monday to Friday hours to be discussed but within the 0900-1700 remit
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.