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This is an Annex 21 training post which requires a significant level of academic study to achieve competence in role delivery, whilst undergoing training the successful candidate will be paid a percentage of the top of Band 7 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 7 scale.
The shift pattern is variable days and nights.
- The Advanced Practitioners will work autonomously across Primary, Community and Acute Services during the in and out of hours period, covering seven days including public holidays. They will be responsible for the clinical decision making for the population including assessment and treatment of patients in across the Primary, Community and Acute settings.
- The Advanced Practitioner will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)/medical staff including the OOH Hub and Acute Services. Communicate on a daily basis about any patient they have seen overnight/ at weekend and who needs to be followed up by the GP / Acute Services during normal working hours
- The Advanced Practitioner provides assessment, clinical care and management of both stable and acutely unwell patient and his/her family, making complex, autonomous decisions using advanced skills and knowledge, having overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of advanced care. Medical telehealth/telephone support will be available when required from an identified source.
The successful candidate will:
Be a Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC / GPHC Registration.
Be Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
Have post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
Have comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
Have advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
Have evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
Have evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
Have further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative. Having excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills and a working knowledge of basic information technology.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Claire Chalmers, 01698 453731
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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