Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Health and Community Care Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the ANP team in West Dunbartonshire. The role covers clinical leadership, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing within four pillars of advanced practice, for a 2‑year fixed term at 36 hours per week.

The post requires an NMC UK pin and offers NHS Scotland employee benefits and CPD opportunities. Applications are welcome from those meeting eligibility criteria and with visa sponsorship considered on a

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
• Clinical judgement and decision‑making.
• Anatomy and pathophysiology.
• Non‑medical prescribing (V300).
• Leadership in care delivery and evaluation.
• Practice‑based learning or equivalent transferable modules.

Responsibilities

• Take and record a patient’s history including medical, family and social history.
• Conduct a comprehensive clinical examination and mental health assessment as appropriate.
• Screen patients for disease using clinical findings and tests.
• Make diagnostic decisions based on clinical and test results.
• Request indicated diagnostic tests using sound judgement.
• Conduct invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic/therapeutic procedures where appropriate.
• Interpret results and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Formulate an action plan and evidence‑based treatment.
• Prescribe treatment including medications as a Non‑medical Prescriber.
• Implement non‑pharmacological interventions as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Clinical judgement

Non-medical prescribing

Leadership

Education

NMC UK pin

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our ANP team. This role forms an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality care for our registered patient population.

As a clinical leader, you will work across West Dunbartonshire with the autonomy and authority to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe for patients presenting with complex, multi-dimensional health needs. You will be expected to contribute to service delivery across all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. This post is ideally suited to a qualified primary care ANP or an individual who has completed the academic requirements and is working towards final sign-off.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location is based in West Dunbartonshire
• Fixed‑term contract is for 2 years
• Full‑time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this role is 36 hours over 7 days

Key Responsibilities

• Take and record a patient’s history including medical, family and social history, talking to the patient, relatives or other carers as appropriate. There may be significant barrier to understanding and acceptance due to sensitive or contentious information given and received.
• Conducts a comprehensive clinical examination of the patient including a physical examination of all systems and a mental health assessment as appropriate.
• Screen patients for disease using clinical and other findings such as laboratory results or x‑rays.
• Make diagnostic decisions based on interpretation of clinical and other findings such as laboratory results or x‑rays.
• Applies high level decision‑making and assessment skills to formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on synthesis of clinical findings.
• Has the authority to request, where indicated, appropriate diagnostic tests / investigations using judgement and clinical reasoning, based on differential diagnoses.
• Conduct invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures where appropriate.
• Interprets and analyses previously ordered results of tests/investigations and works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals when needed.
• Acts on the results to confirm diagnosis and thereby optimise treatment and management outcomes.
• Formulates an action plan for the treatment of the patient, synthesising clinical information based on the patient’s presentation, history, clinical assessment and findings from relevant investigations, using appropriate evidence based practice.
• Prescribe treatment including medications as a Non‑medical Prescriber based on a sound knowledge of pharmacology.
• Implements non‑pharmacological related interventions/therapies, dependent on situation and technical requirements of care.

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

Applicants Should Demonstrate Competence In The Following Areas

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning
• Clinical judgement and decision‑making
• Anatomy and pathophysiology
• Non‑medical prescribing (V300)
• Leadership in care delivery and evaluation
• Practice‑based learning or equivalent transferable modules

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage in regular CPD sessions and will be fully supported to address any ongoing training and development needs upon appointment.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Morag Lynagh, Senior Nurse Manager Email: [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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