CK257596 - Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Acute Medicine. The role involves high‑level autonomous clinical practice within RAAC/AMIA and the Flow Navigation Centre, with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

A Master’s level portfolio and dedicated supervision are expected, with non‑clinical time allocated for advanced practice development. The post is part of Medicine and Unscheduled Care, offers a 12‑hour shift pattern across days, evenings and nights, and

Qualifications

• Master’s level clinical practice demonstrated in portfolio.
• Ability to work autonomously in acute care.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level autonomous clinical assessment and management for adults with acute conditions.
• Deliver care within Acute Medicine and Flow Navigation Centre.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to develop new service models.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Autonomous practice

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Band 7 - Various hours per week - Fixed-term/Secondment for 18 months

Acute Medicine, ARI

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join a well-established team of ANP’s within Acute Medicine within Medicine and Unscheduled Care.

Within this post, staff will have the opportunity to work within:

• Acute Medicine (RAAC/DVT clinic/Short Stay Medicine/AMIA)


• Flow Navigation Centre (FNC)

The post holder will be encouraged and supported to maintain and develop both their core competencies and any area‑specific competencies required for Advanced Practice in Acute Care. Evidence of working and thinking at Master’s level should be demonstrated within the post holder’s personal professional portfolio. The post holder will have an identified Practice Supervisor and will be allocated dedicated non‑clinical time to ensure compliance with the Advanced Practice Best Practice Guide.

This is a dynamic role, developed in conjunction with the expansion of the ANP role within the Acute Medicine and Flow Navigation Centre (FNC). The post holder will be supported to gain valuable experience and knowledge within all areas of Acute Medicine and will contribute to the development of new service models to reflect NHS Grampian’s clinical strategy and improve patient outcomes.

Medicine and Unscheduled Care

Acute Medicine

Acute Medicine incorporates the Rapid Access Ambulatory Care (RAAC), Acute Medical Initial Assessment (AMIA), DVT service and Short Stay Medical Unit. The post holder will provide high‑level, autonomous clinical practice within the Acute Medicine service, undertaking the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of adults presenting with acute, undifferentiated, or complex medical conditions.

The FNC provides a central point of contact for professional to professional discussions and directing patients to the most appropriate service. Referrals received from Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS24, Primary Care, Police Scotland, Cancer Treatment Helpline, Care Homes, and Community Pharmacies. Through utilisation of Near Me video and telephone consultations, the post holder will support safe, effective decision‑making to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

This post is for 12 hour shift pattern, covering Monday to Sunday. The post is predominantly day shift, however due to service demands there will be an expectation that the post holder can work twilight and nightshifts as required.

For further information please contact Veronika Chmelikova, [e-mail] (Lead ANP) and/or Dawn Fleeting, [e-mail] (Lead FNC ANP).

As this post is being offered as a secondment, if you are a current NHS Grampian employee please ensure you seek permission from your current line manager to agree to the secondment in principle prior to submitting your application.

This post may close earlier than the mentioned closing date should we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews will be held in-person on 20th October 2026.

• An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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