CK213140 - (Trainee) Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a supportive team in Acute Medicine. This permanent role requires a BSc and PgCert/PgDip in Advanced Practice, along with 5 years of clinical experience. The successful candidate will enhance patient care and support medical staff, with opportunities for clinical skills progression. Apply via Jobtrain; do not upload a CV.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration clinical experience in Acute Medicine.
• Demonstrate high standards of clinical care and sound decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support senior medical staff in service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Hands-on clinical nursing with training in various procedures.

Skills

Clinical Care

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc in Advanced Practice

PgCert or PgDip in Advanced Practice

Job description

Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Trainee ANP)

Unscheduled Care, ARI

Band 6 - 18.76 hours per week - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Acute Medicine of Unscheduled Care for a qualified registered Band 6 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Trainee to join our innovative, forward-thinking, friendly, and supportive nursing and medical teams.

We are looking for a team player eager to help the Acute Medicine department continue its success and contribute to its key performance measures. The role of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Trainee will focus on improving patient outcomes by enhancing the quality of their hospital stay. They will support senior medical staff in ensuring continuity and efficiency in service delivery.

The successful applicant interested in a Trainee position will hold a BSc and PgCert or PgDip qualifications in Advanced Practice. An Independent Non-medical Prescribing (INMP) qualification is not mandatory, but we expect to support a successful candidate through the course and/or other studies up to the PgDip, based on regular reviews, to fulfill the role of an ANP.

In addition to the clinical qualifications, the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years post-registration extensive clinical experience, particularly within Acute Medicine. The candidate should demonstrate high standards of clinical care, sound decision-making, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role involves hands-on clinical nursing and is suitable for individuals motivated to reach their potential within an innovative environment. Clinical skills progression will be supported, with training in areas such as lumbar punctures, arterial blood gas procedures, virtual assessments, and more. An interest in audit, medicines management, service redesign, and expansion is also essential.

For questions, contact Veronika Chmelikova (Lead ANP) at [e-mail] or Samantha Maclennan (Senior ANP) at [e-mail].

Interviews will be held on 3rd June 2025.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society and aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful.

Additional Information For Candidates

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