Advance Nurse Practitioner (or Trainee)

TN United Kingdom; Larbert; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated practitioner to improve the experience of the ageing and frail population. This training role focuses on managing patients with complex care presentations and requires excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, conducting comprehensive assessments and prioritizing care. Opportunities for professional development are available, including support towards advanced practice competencies. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role offers an exciting pathway to enhance your skills and impact patient care positively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with high clinical frailty scores.
• Relevant coursework evidence for trainee applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical examination skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Practice

HEI-accredited Clinical Examination & History Taking Course

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10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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This position is considered as a training role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more details, please visit the provided link, especially section 2(iii) and section 3 related to this vacancy.

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

The successful candidate will join a team utilizing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for screening frailty and planning multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include initial screening, prioritizing care, and providing daily medical reviews of frail patients alongside the multidisciplinary team. Good organizational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development are required. The shift pattern varies by location.

We are open to trainee applications and support development towards advanced practice competencies through academic courses, supervision, and clinical practice. Applicants for trainee posts should have relevant coursework evidence.

This position is also considered as in training under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change.

Essential Qualifications for Band 7:

• HEI-accredited Clinical Examination & History Taking Course

Highly Desirable:

• Previous advanced practice experience
• Experience in autonomous practice within a frailty setting

Applicants should have or be working towards a postgraduate qualification in Advanced Practice.

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NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity and offers interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.

NHS Scotland promotes a diverse workforce where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from all sections of society.