Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Major Trauma

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join the Major Trauma Ward. You will provide autonomous clinical care, lead the team, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NMC standards.

The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe for complex cases, working with the Ward Consultant and multidisciplinary team to manage admissions, transfers and discharges. This is a 36-hour-per-week role on a 12-hour day shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Extensive experience in acute and complex patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical care to Major Trauma Ward patients, including assessments, history taking, examinations and mental health assessments.
• Utilise advanced clinical reasoning to diagnose, plan treatment and prescribe when appropriate.
• Refer, admit and discharge patients within agreed clinical areas and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and develop evidence-based practice, contribute to policy and service improvement, and support education and training.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

Prescribing (Nurse)

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing

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:

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join the Major Trauma Ward team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working across professional and organisational boundaries, you will manage the complete clinical care of patients within the Major Trauma Ward, applying advanced clinical knowledge, expert decision-making skills and autonomous practice. As a clinical leader within the multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe for patients with complex and multi-dimensional needs, while supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NMC standards and Health and Safety legislation. You will work closely with the Major Trauma Ward Consultant and wider healthcare team to facilitate effective patient assessment, treatment, transfer, admission and discharge within the Major Trauma Centre.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

1 x Permanent Role & 1 x Fixed Term Role (9 Months)

QEUH, Ward 1C, 1345 Govan Road G51 4TF

36 Hours (Monday to Sunday 12hr Dayshifts)

Key responsibilities:

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will provide autonomous, high-quality clinical care to patients within the Major Trauma Ward, undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, history taking, physical examinations and mental health assessments. The post holder will utilise advanced clinical reasoning to diagnose and manage complex patient presentations, request and interpret diagnostic investigations, formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications where appropriate. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the ANP will have the authority to refer, admit and discharge patients within agreed clinical areas and contribute to the efficient coordination of patient care. In addition to clinical practice, the role involves leading and developing evidence-based practice, supporting policy development, promoting patient-centred care, contributing to service improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards. The post holder will also support education, mentorship, research and audit activities, helping to develop the workforce while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of patient outcomes and the Major Trauma Service

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent advanced practice accreditation.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Extensive experience managing patients with complex and acute clinical needs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance principles.
• Understanding of relevant NHS Scotland, NHSGGC, NMC and Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ability to request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working within acute healthcare settings.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring and supporting healthcare professionals and students.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical audit and research methodologies.
• Ability to contribute to policy development, service innovation and workforce development.

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

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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