NHS Lothian
251480 (SM) Advanced Nurse Practitioner/AP - CAP at 20
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251480 (SM) Advanced Nurse Practitioner/AP - CAP at 20
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.
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The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner primarily within the Flow Centre, Outpatients and Associated Services but with rotation (to be agreed) through the Emergency Department, RIE and the Same Day Emergency Service, WGH as part of an acute services Redesign of Urgent Care model.
Work within the Flow Centre as part of a hybrid clinical team of lead advanced nurse practitioner, advanced nurse practitioner/trainee advanced nurse practitioner/ clinical nurse advisors providing a service of assessment, triage, initial management, and ongoing referral for patients in the Redesign of Urgent Care and Access to Urgent Care programmes.
Working in an advanced capacity within agreed protocols, the post holder is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered to patients across Lothian. Provision of expert professional and clinical assessment and advice. Responsible for providing specialist education and training programmes for health care professionals and other professional groups. Implement and undertake research activities ensuring evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
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To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Katie Reilly on 07977287052 or Katie.reilly@nhs.scot
NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting to an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.
Our sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
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