Advance Nurse Practitioner (or Trainee)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare role at Forth Valley Royal Hospital focusing on improving care for the ageing and frail population. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including patient assessments and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates may also apply for trainee posts with support for advanced practice competencies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with high clinical frailty scores.
• Excellent communication skills for clinical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screening and prioritize care for frail patients.
• Provide daily medical reviews alongside the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

HEI-accredited Clinical Examination & History Taking Course

Job description

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

20e5485e5e51

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

This position is based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

This role will be considered as an in-training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: [Insert link]. Specifically, refer to section 2(iii) and section 3 regarding this vacancy.

We are seeking a highly motivated practitioner passionate about improving the experience of our ageing and frail population. The candidate must have experience managing patients with high clinical frailty scores and complex care presentations. Excellent communication skills are essential for discussing clinical conditions and engaging in sensitive anticipatory care planning. The role may involve working across organizational boundaries and in partnership with other health and social care teams.

The successful candidate will join a team utilizing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to screen for frailty and plan multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include initial screening, prioritizing care, and providing daily medical reviews of frail patients alongside the multidisciplinary team. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development are required. Shift patterns are variable depending on location.

We may also consider applications for trainee posts and support development to meet advanced practice competencies through academic courses, supervision, and clinical practice. Applicants for trainee posts should demonstrate relevant coursework for the advanced practice pathway.

This position is also considered as an in-training role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions.

Essential Qualifications for Band 7:

• HEI-accredited Clinical Examination & History Taking Course

Highly Desirable:

• Previous advanced practice experience
• Experience practicing autonomously within a frailty setting