Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Led Minor...

Vale of Leven General Hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Nurse Led Minor Injuries Unit within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a dynamic unscheduled care environment, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and clinical decision-making for patients presenting with minor injuries. As one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC offers a supportive and progressive working environment where innovation, professional development and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key leadership role within a multidisciplinary team while helping to shape and enhance patient services across the organisation. This post offers the opportunity to utilise advanced clinical skills, influence practice and make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Vale of Leven Hospital
• Working Pattern: Rotational TBC
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and undifferentiated conditions
• Independently formulate treatment plans and deliver evidence-based care using advanced clinical decision-making skills
• Prescribe medications as a Non-Medical Prescriber and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations including laboratory results and imaging where appropriate
• Provide clinical leadership, expert advice and support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team colleagues
• Contribute to service development, audit, research activities and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Promote seamless patient care through effective communication, referral, admission and discharge planning pathways

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current registration on the NMC Register
• Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification recorded with the NMC
• Master's level qualification in Advanced Practice or equivalent advanced practice education
• Demonstrable competence in advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, diagnosis and management of patients
• Significant post-registration experience within a healthcare setting, including experience at senior practitioner level
• Experience of leading teams, supporting staff development and contributing to education and training programmes
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?