Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Led Minor Injuries Unit

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Nurse Led Minor Injuries Unit at Vale of Leven Hospital. You will work autonomously in an unscheduled care setting, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for minor injuries.

You must hold an NMC pin and a Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification, with a Master’s in Advanced Practice and a proven leadership record in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Prescriber qualification (V300) recorded with NMC.
• Master’s level qualification in Advanced Practice or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of minor injuries.
• Independently formulate treatment plans and provide evidence-based care.
• Prescribe medications as an Non-Medical Prescriber and implement therapies.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging when appropriate.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical decision-making

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300)

Master's in Advanced Practice

Job description

Job reference: 262386
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 11.5
Location: Vale of Leven General Hospital
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Nurse Led Minor Injuries Unit
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Nurse Led Minor Injuries Unit within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a dynamic unscheduled care environment, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and clinical decision-making for patients presenting with minor injuries. As one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC offers a supportive and progressive working environment where innovation, professional development and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key leadership role within a multidisciplinary team while helping to shape and enhance patient services across the organisation. This post offers the opportunity to utilise advanced clinical skills, influence practice and make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Vale of Leven Hospital
• Working Pattern: Rotational TBC
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and undifferentiated conditions
• Independently formulate treatment plans and deliver evidence-based care using advanced clinical decision-making skills
• Prescribe medications as a Non-Medical Prescriber and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations including laboratory results and imaging where appropriate
• Provide clinical leadership, expert advice and support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team colleagues
• Contribute to service development, audit, research activities and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Promote seamless patient care through effective communication, referral, admission and discharge planning pathways

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

• Registered Nurse with current registration on the NMC Register
• Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification recorded with the NMC
• Master's level qualification in Advanced Practice or equivalent advanced practice education
• Demonstrable competence in advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, diagnosis and management of patients
• Significant post-registration experience within a healthcare setting, including experience at senior practitioner level
• Experience of leading teams, supporting staff development and contributing to education and training programmes
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment

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.

• 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: Christine Buchanan, ANP, on 01389 817530 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance, 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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