Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Community ANP Team at East Ayrshire Community Hospital. In this full-time role, you will provide advanced nursing practice and work closely with an integrated care team to support patient transitions between home and hospital. Applicants must have an MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent and relevant clinical experience. This position requires a driving license and car ownership.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse and qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in an appropriate clinical environment.
• Teaching and education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced autonomous nursing practice.
• Participate in clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with integrated care team for smooth transitions.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Teaching/education

Independent non-medical prescribing

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent

Job description

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, operating under a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. We are committed to working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Position

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Community ANP Team, based at East Ayrshire Community Hospital.

What you will do

Provide advanced autonomous nursing practice, including physical assessment, diagnosis, care planning and referrals. Participate in clinical decision‑making, leadership and continuity of care, and collaborate closely with the integrated care team, other ANPs and acute hospital colleagues to support smooth transitions of care to and from home and hospital.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

• Registered nurse and qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner with an MSc post‑graduate qualification or equivalent in Advanced Practice, or evidence of working at Advanced Practice Masters level.
• Experience within an appropriate clinical environment and demonstrated teaching/education of others.
• Independent non‑medical prescriber. Candidates who partially meet the essential criteria may be considered for a trainee Band 7 with a training programme for the initial period.

Hours

This post is full time, 5 days over 7.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

Contact

For more information, contact Mark Grant, Nurse Consultant, at [e-mail].