NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (annex 21)- Orthopaedics (AA)
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About the Role
We are looking to appoint an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or an experienced Nurse Practitioner progressing toward advanced practice, to join our established ANP team within the Orthopaedic Department. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, gaining experience across both trauma and elective orthopaedic pathways. The post offers exposure to a wide range of ANP-led services and the chance to contribute to innovative models of care.
Key Responsibilities
As a senior clinical practitioner, you will provide expert assessment, decision-making, and management for patients across the Orthopaedic unit. Your role will be central to enhancing patient care, supporting safe and effective service delivery, and improving patient flow in line with national standards.
- Work across the Fife Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Orthopaedic trauma wards, and the dedicated hip fracture ward alongside the Ortho-geriatric Consultant.
- Support the outpatient arthroplasty pathway, including identifying suitable candidates for same-day arthroplasty.
- Deliver high-quality, clinically effective care using advanced skills and knowledge.
- Practise autonomously within an ANP-led unit within the new National Treatment Centre.
- Collaborate closely with acute and primary care teams, medical staff, allied health professionals, and senior management.
- Provide direct patient management alongside senior medical staff, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and highly developed decision-making skills in acute care.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise a fluctuating workload, work flexibly, and adapt within a busy environment.
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Requirements
You should be an ANP or Nurse Practitioner who, within your professional boundaries, can provide comprehensive care from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. You will demonstrate safe clinical judgement and deliver expert patient care.
- Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice.
- Demonstrate clear evidence of clinical competence.
- Ideally, have completed the Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making module and/or Non-Medical Prescribing at SCQF Level 11.
- Be willing to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice if not already completed, with support through funded study, allocated study leave, and guidance from our dedicated Lead for Advanced Practice.
Additional Information
- Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period.
- This role includes responsibility for teaching, supervising, assessing, and mentoring others, as well as planning, prioritising, and delegating work.
- You will contribute across all four Pillars of Practice and maintain effective professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
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Application Process
For informal enquiries, please contact Emma Davidson, Lead Orthopaedic Advanced Practitioner, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH on 01592 643355 or email: emma.davidson@nhs.scot.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
Working for NHS Fife
- NHS Fife offers flexible working and family-friendly policies.
- We fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
- It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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