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Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Health and Community Care
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Inverclyde HSCP Service
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
About the Organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest healthcare system in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, with additional services extending to a wider population of 2.2 million.
About the Role
The Inverclyde Home Social Care Partnership (HSCP) ANP service delivers urgent and unscheduled care for GP practice patients, including home visits, care home residents, and housebound individuals who are too acutely unwell to attend their GP.
Working in partnership with GPs and multidisciplinary teams, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) ensures timely, accessible, and patient-centred care within the community. Collaborating with carers, care home staff, and social care teams, the role involves:
- Comprehensive clinical assessments
- Arranging investigations
- Developing and implementing treatment plans
- Prescribing where appropriate (NMC-registered supplementary/independent prescriber)
- Co-ordinating transfers to hospital when needed
- Supporting patient rehabilitation, wellbeing, and independence
- Health education and promotion
- Managing acute and chronic conditions
The service operates as a single point of access, integrating closely with NHS 24, Scottish Ambulance Service, and care homes to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.
Key Details
Location & Working Arrangements
- Base: Port Glasgow Health Centre, Bay Street, Port Glasgow
- Workplace: Community-based across Inverclyde
- Hours: Permanent (27-hour part-time role)
- Shift pattern: Commences at 8:30 AM (flexible discussions within NHS guidelines)
- Travel requirement: Full driving licence essential to deliver care across community settings
- Salary: Paid pro rata for part-time working hours
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Job Sponsorship Eligibility
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with Home Office requirements. NHSGGC reserves the right to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) only if criteria are met.
Additional Requirements Checklist
- Full Disclosure (PVG Scheme Membership)
- Valid driving licence (essential)
- Appointed candidates must provide NMC registration confirmation prior to start
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver autonomous, advanced clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team, including:
- Assessing and diagnosing a variety of acute and chronic conditions
- Managing non-medical prescriptions (V300 registered)
- Decision-making on referrals, admissions, and discharges
- Ensuring timely and safe patient transfers where necessary
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Leadership and Mentorship
- Support nursing and unregistered staff through clinical guidance and mentoring
- Collaborate with GPs, out-of-hours services (NHS 24), and ambulance services
- Establish and maintain quality nursing standards within clinical practice
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Community Integration
- Work across geographical boundaries to meet patient needs
- Support patients in maintaining independence and supporting palliative care needs where relevant
Requirements & Skills
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NMC registration as an Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300)
- Master’s degree in Advanced Nursing Practice (preferably community-focused)
- Completed training in key areas:
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making
- Anatomy and pathophysiology
- Evidence-based practice
- Leading and delivering high-quality care
- Work-based learning with demonstrated community experience
- Relevant clinical experience (minimum 3 years preferred)
Desirable Attributes
- Interest or experience in:
- Palliative care
- Long-term condition management
- Systemic problems-solving
- Public health promotion
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
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What We Offer You
Employment Benefits
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Supportive Policies including:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bursary and training opportunities
- On-going learning and development
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NHS Scotland Benefits
- Minimum 27+ days annual leave (increasing with tenure)
- Public holiday pay for transformed roles
- NHS Pension Scheme (including life insurance)
- Accommodation assistance (e.g., salary sacrifice car scheme)
- Discounts on goods and services (NHS staff perks)
- 16 hours of doula support where eligible
- Confidential employee support (counselling, psychological therapies)
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Flexible Working
- Opportunities for flexible hours where suitable for the role
- Proactive support for work-life balance
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Equality & Inclusion
- Proudly diverse employer with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
- Forces Friendly Employer – supports military personnel and veterans
- Applications from all sections of the community are valued
How to Apply
Interested? Contact Pauline Atkinson for an informal discussion:
📧 Pauline.Atkinson@nhscot.scot
📅 Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 🔗 Application deadline note: Applications may close early due to response volume—apply without delay.
Important Notes
- Ensure your application reflects your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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- Late applications risk disqualification—submit via the recruitment portal.
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