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ANP Band 7 or Trainee ANP Band 6, Critical Care Outreach Team and Acute Pain Service
Permanent 28.75 HOURS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ANP/ Trainee ANP post within Critical Care Outreach and Acute Pain Team, BGH.
We are looking for a committed and dynamic ANP/Trainee ANP with excellent communication skills and above all a real desire and passion to work with people. If you are passionate about patient care delivering high standards whilst ensuring that our patients have a good experience you’re the person we want.
You should have significant post registration critical care experience to support your application. The ability to think quickly on your feet whilst remaining professional and calm at all times is essential. As a Trainee Advanced NMAHP Practitioner, you will be developed to function as an autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health professionals. You will assess, diagnose and initiate treatment, investigations, advice and management of patients with a range of conditions using professional decision making processes to ensure safe, patient centred care. This will be facilitated in partnership with patients, carers and families. Within this role you will be required to work collaboratively across healthcare boundaries to develop advanced NMAHP practice within Critical Care Outreach.
You should also have experience supporting the professional development of others including teaching, clinical supervision and the application of research and audit underpinned by a strong knowledge of current care issues. You should possess the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, work across professional boundaries and be flexible.
It is essential you are educated to First level degree or equivalent and have a proven track record in a senior NHS role, with a knowledge and understanding of Critical Care and Acute pain. A current driving licence is essential. This post is for 28.75 hours per week covering 7 days. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
We are fully committed to supporting you to progress your Continuous Professional Development towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice.
The training post will be employed as a Band 6 under Annexe 21. Advanced practice competencies will be supported using a triangulation approach of academic courses, mentorship and clinical supervision. On completion of qualification, the post holder will be guaranteed a Band 7 role.
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