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Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 7 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 7 scale.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen within NHS Lanarkshire for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner based within University Hospital Wishaw. The Advanced Practitioners will work autonomously across Primary, Community and Acute Services during the in and out of hours period, covering seven days including public holidays. They will be responsible for the clinical decision making for the population including assessment and treatment of patients in across the Primary, Community and Acute settings.
Advanced Practitioners will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)/medical staff including the OOH Hub and Acute Services. Communicate on a daily basis about any patient they have seen overnight/weekend and who needs to be followed up by the GP/Acute Services during normal working hours.
The Advanced Practitioner provides assessment, clinical care and management of both stable and acutely unwell patients and their families, making complex, autonomous decisions using advanced skills and knowledge, having overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of advanced care. Medical telehealth/telephone support will be available when required from an identified source.
What we'll need you to bring
* Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC / GPHC Registration.
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
* Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced clinical practice and expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
* Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
* Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
* Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
* Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
* The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative.
* Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
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It would be great if you also have
* Non-medical prescribing qualification.
* Knowledge and awareness of safe person-centred care.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 1 year, Full time, 37 hours.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 1 year. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location
This role will be based in Accident & Emergency within University Hospital Wishaw.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lyndsey Fearns, Senior Nurse on email: lyndsey.fearns@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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