213923 Advanced Nurse Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their dedicated team in Scotland. This full-time position offers a structured work pattern and the opportunity to provide expert care across rehabilitation and acute medical wards. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality treatment, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and making autonomous clinical decisions. This is a rewarding opportunity for professionals who are passionate about patient care and want to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Free Parking

Supportive Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Practice required.
• Candidates must be independent prescribers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Knowledge

Decision-Making Skills

Collaboration

Independent Prescribing

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

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213923 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Stranraer

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Stranraer, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking to recruit a qualified Advanced Practitioner (AP) to join our dedicated team at Galloway Community Hospital. The successful candidate will become part of an established AP service, providing expert care across both rehabilitation and acute medical in-patient wards.

This is a permanent Band 7 position, offering a rewarding opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced professional. The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday over five days, providing a consistent and structured work pattern. Applicants must hold a minimum of a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Practice and be an independent prescriber.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality care and treatment within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both professional and clinical support. In addition, you will be expected to use your expertise to make autonomous decisions outside standard frameworks when necessary, ensuring care is always guided by best practice.

Please note that trainee ANPs who are within the final six months of their training are eligible to apply for this position. Candidates who are awaiting the award of their Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice and are qualified as independent prescribers will be remunerated at Band 6.

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

APPLICATION PROCESS - https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).