Advanced Nurse Practitioner (or Annex 21), Acute Care Team

This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.

An opportunity has arisen to join Acute Services within NHS Forth Valley as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Acute Medicine/Hospital at Night. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role. Ideally the applicant will be a competent and qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner and preference will be given to those candidates, however this is an opportunity for an appropriately experienced nurse to join the team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in training (Annex 21) and applications will be considered from those with the relevant experience and academic qualifications to undertake such training. The post holder will possess advanced knowledge of the acutely unwell patient thus ensuring their effective management and treatment. They will provide direct patient management in partnership with senior medical staff, have sound clinical knowledge and highly developed clinical decision-making skills in acute care. Experience of working at a senior or advanced level in Acute Medicine and/or Hospital at Night is essential.

The applicant should posses the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, and be flexible in an extremely busy environment. The post will support part of the advanced practice team based in FVRH and involves rotation between Hospital at Night, Acute Medical Admissions and Rapid Assessment and Care Unit.

Qualifications to be undertaken:

• Non-medical prescribing NMC registered
• Advanced Clinical Examination accredited course, preferably at level 11
• UK accredited ALS provider certificate
• Masters Level study.
• Appropriate decision-making course such as Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult

Preference will be given to applicants who have all, or some of the above qualifications.

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

Informal enquiries to: Lisa Fabisiak, Lead ANP, Acute Medicine/H@N. Tel. , Email lisa.fabisiak@nhs.scot

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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.