Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Primary & Urgent Care Lead

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Helensburgh; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care Services team. The post involves autonomous and collaborative clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and management of patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will provide leadership within the nursing team, contribute to service development and governance, and support prevention and urgent care pathways.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PgDip in Advanced Practice with Advanced Clinical Examination Skills and Extended Independent Prescribing.
• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register is essential.
• Extensive post-registration nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and management of patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions.
• Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement and governance.
• Deliver person-centred care across Primary Care and Urgent Care pathways.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with specialist services when needed.

Skills

Advanced clinical exam

Non-medical prescribing

NMC Part 1 registration

Leadership skills

Autonomous working

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice

PgDip in Advanced Practice

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care Services team. The post involves autonomous and collaborative clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and management of patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will provide leadership within the nursing team, contribute to service development and governance, and support prevention and urgent care pathways.