Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (annex 21)- Orthopaedics (AA)

NHS Scotland; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Department. The role involves delivering high-quality, advanced clinical care in trauma and elective orthopaedic settings, with opportunities for professional development. Candidates will work collaboratively across teams and must hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice. This position allows for full-time or part-time hours, with supportive training offered to trainees.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Registered nurse acting within professional boundaries.
• Demonstrable evidence of clinical competence.
• Orthopaedic experience preferred; otherwise, will support PGDip.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical skills in the Orthopaedic unit.
• Deliver autonomous, ANP-led care within the new National Treatment Centre.
• Work across multiple facilities, collaborating with various professionals.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Ability to prioritize workloads

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Advanced Nurse Practitioner or trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Annex 21) to join our existing ANP team within the Orthopaedic Department. The role will involve advanced clinical practice in trauma and elective orthopaedic care, improving patient flow and delivering high‑quality care in line with national standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical skills in the Orthopaedic unit, including trauma, elective, hip fracture ward and outpatient arthroplasty pathway.
• Deliver autonomous, ANP‑led care within the new National Treatment Centre, supporting the Ortho‑geriatric Consultant.
• Work across Fife Elective Orthopaedic Centre and orthopaedic trauma wards, collaborating with acute and primary care nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management.
• Provide direct patient management: history, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.
• Teach, supervise, assess and mentor staff; plan, prioritise and delegate work.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships across the multidisciplinary team and the four Pillars of Practice.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered nurse, acting within professional boundaries.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice and demonstrable evidence of clinical competence.
• Orthopaedic experience or advanced practice modules preferred; candidates without a PGDip will be supported to study.
• Excellent clinical decision‑making, ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads and work flexibly in a busy environment.
• Sound knowledge of national standards and patient safety.

Training & Development

Annex 21 trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate, dependent on the training duration. Successful completion leads to a fully qualified ANP role. Study leave and dedicated lead support will be provided for candidates who have not yet completed their PGDip.

Working Hours

Full‑time or part‑time hours will be considered.

Contact & Eligibility

For informal enquiries please contact Emma Davidson, Lead Orthopaedic Advanced Practitioner, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH, phone [phone] ext. X or email [e-mail].

Requirement: Member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country, as mandated by UK immigration law. If you are not a United Kingdom or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

Equality and Diversity

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions, and neurodivergent candidates by making reasonable adjustments.