An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our South Aberdeenshire Urgent Care team, specifically the Kincardine and Mearns area. We are seeking an exceptional individual who can join us in our continued journey to deliver excellence in care throughout Aberdeenshire. The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner is to deliver care in diverse and autonomous clinical settings. This role will deliver positive outcomes for patients by providing enhanced clinical assessment and treatment which will meet the needs of patients within the community setting. You will support the medical staff and other health care professionals in the community to provide optimum service delivery. ACP’s work in collaboration with independent practice to provide a high level of care throughout clusters. This post will provide an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered professional to work within multiple clinical areas, including, GP surgeries, community hospitals and the patients own home. We are looking for a suitably qualified Advanced Nurse practitioner to join our team where upon evidence of advancing practice is essential for the role, with a sound understanding of the range of conditions that may require patients to be admitted to hospital or the virtual community ward and recognise and initiate clinical management of the deteriorating patient. Additionally, experience and clinical knowledge base for managing patients in their own home (as part of an MDT team). Applicants should be proactive in expediting the patient journey and developing the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Aberdeenshire as part of a multidisciplinary team. Educational requirements are in adherence with The Advanced Care Academy framework. The completion of this will be mandatory within an agreed time frame. Consideration may be given to a trainee post where upon individuals can demonstrate a commitment towards advanced practice. Hours of work are required to be flexible to meet service needs. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Interviews are scheduled for 21st February 2025. Interested individuals should contact Hannah.hollisnhs.scot 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.