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“We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Senior ANP posts, one will be in Out of Hours and the other in Primary Care. Successful candidates will have completed Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice and be in the process of completing their dissertation. The posts will be based within South Lanarkshire and the primary care Senior ANP will be expected to travel across Lanarkshire to meet the needs of the service.”
The post holder will provide the assessment, examination, diagnosis, management and treatment initiation to a range of adults and /or children.
As a senior clinician within the department the senior advanced practitioner will also play an important part in leadership and teaching for both AHP, nursing and medical staff. The post holder will provide leadership, clinical support and advice to AHP, nursing and junior medical staff, making appropriate referrals to, and co-ordinating the contribution of other members of the multi-professional team as well as providing specialist education, training to nurses, AHP’s, students and junior medical staff,
The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking whilst providing safe, competent clinical decision-making skills. In order to work at this level, HCPC/NMC / GPHC requirements for advanced practice must be met. The senior advanced practitioner will provide direct patient management in collaboration and consultation with departmental consultants / General Practitioners.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Registered Nurse /AHP or Pharmacist with a valid NMC/ HCPC / GPhC registration.
Completion of Post Graduate Diploma (Masters) in Advanced Practice with evidence of finalising Masters Degree i.e post holder is undertaking the last module of a Masters Degree which is the research dissertation.
Independent prescriber.
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland leadership qualities framework or equivalent framework
Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development
Evidence of facilitating learning and teaching
Professional, leadership and managerial experience within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within areas of expertise.
Experience of assessing training needs.
Experience of resource management (Financial, Human and Capital)
Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data.
Evidence of sound and effective leadership. Ability to think strategically, and lead a team.
Evidence of developing innovative solutions in meeting organisational requirements and motivating staff to affect change.
Evidence of developing teams/services and integrated solutions to complex and challenging problems.
Experience of appropriate advanced practitioner programme and evidence of completion of advanced practice competency.
Knowledge and experience of information technology.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Rose Walker at rose.walker@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or on 01698 453988
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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