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Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner/Trainee
Salary: Band 7 (Annex 21 will be considered for trainees)
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 Lead and develop the service to improve practice and work collaboratively
across healthcare boundaries, implementing and evaluating evidence based standards, guidelines
and policies.
To meet the needs of the service hours will include a range of shift patterns.
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
Sarah Tait
Sarah.tait@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Interviews will be held on 10th March 2022 via TEAMS