Autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Leader

NHS Highland; Helensburgh; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Primary Care Services team within Argyll & Bute HSCP. The post involves autonomous and collaborative clinical work, advanced assessments, and management of diverse patient presentations.

You will lead nursing colleagues and contribute to service development and governance. The role requires an NMC Part 1 registration, a Master’s degree/PgDip in Advanced Practice with advanced clinical skills and prescribing qualifications, and

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register.
• Master’s degree or PgDip in Advanced Practice with Advanced Clinical Examination Skills and Extended Independent Prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients.
• Autonomously and collaboratively work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe where appropriate and refer to specialist services when required.
• Lead within the nursing team and contribute to service development and governance.
• Support quality improvement, workforce development and clinical governance.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Non-medical prescribing

Clinical leadership

Education

Master’s degree / PgDip in Advanced Practice

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Primary Care Services team within Argyll & Bute HSCP. The post involves autonomous and collaborative clinical work, advanced assessments, and management of diverse patient presentations.

You will lead nursing colleagues and contribute to service development and governance. The role requires an NMC Part 1 registration, a Master’s degree/PgDip in Advanced Practice with advanced clinical skills and prescribing qualifications, and