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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 Advanced Nurse Practitioner (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 our established nursing and medical colleagues.
The Opportunity: Dual Impact
This Band 7 role offers a dynamic scope of practice across two critical areas:
1. Acute Medicine of Unscheduled Care (AMIA/RAAC/DVT/GP LINE/103):
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).
2. Flow Navigation Centre (FNC):
You will be integral to our specialised 24/7 FNC team, pioneering the "Right Care, Right Place" 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.
We Are Looking for a Colleague...
Who is an exceptional team player and autonomous practitioner with the following credentials:
- Essential Qualifications:
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (IP) -experienced; qualification is mandatory.
- MSc or PgDip in Advanced Practice (MSc completion is expected)
- Experience: Extensive ANP/NP clinical experience, ideally spanning Acute Medicine, Emergency Care and/or Primary Care.
- Autonomous Practice: Demonstrated high standards of clinical care, confidence in making sound autonomous decisions, and excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Your Professional Development
This hands-on clinical role and 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 Arterial 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.
For enquiries, please contact: Veronika Chmelikova (Lead ANP) at veronika.chmelikova@nhs.scot and/or Dawn Fleeting (Senior ANP) at dawn.fleeting@nhs.scot, Formal applications should be addressed to: Veronika Chmelikova, Lead ANP, ARI, Green Zone, 101/AEC/103, Foresterhill Health Campus, AB25 2ZN.
Post may close earlier due to a large volume of applications.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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