Advanced Practitioner FNC+ (ANNEX 21)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves clinical review, prescribing, and management planning for patients across various services. Ideal candidates will have advanced clinical practice qualifications and excellent leadership skills, contributing to improved patient care and teamwork within the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC / GPHC Registration.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions and policies.
• Experience in medical/surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as an Advanced Practitioner within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Clinically review, prescribe, and formulate management plans for patients.
• Participate in working groups to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice

Education at or towards Masters Level

Tools

Basic IT skills

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Advanced Practitioner FNC+ (ANNEX 21), Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid 70% of the top of Band 7, and on completion of training, will move to Band 7 scale.

The Role

• Work as an Advanced Practitioner within a multidisciplinary healthcare team within the FNC+
• Clinically review, prescribe, and formulate management plans (including direction of care) for patients NHS-wide, including referrals from GPs, SAS, NHS 24, Carehomes, Prisons, and others.
• Liaise with staff in the service
• Report to FNC+ management team and participate in working groups to improve patient care
• Rotate quarterly to other services to maintain clinical skills and competence

Additional Information Specific to the Role

• Rotational shift pattern, 24/7, mainly nights/evenings/weekends
• Ability to act as Senior Clinical Decision Maker
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice
• Excellent leadership skills
• Patient-centred care focus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with GPs & nursing colleagues

NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire, serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care services.

What you'll need

• Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC / GPHC Registration
• Education at or towards Masters Level
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards
• Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions and policies
• Application of advanced practice skills and clinical judgment
• Leadership and management experience
• CPD in your area of practice
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving license

Please ensure your driving license is valid for UK/EU/EEA.

Preferred additional skills

• Undertaking non-medical prescribing
• Mandatory online training (e.g., violence and aggression, blood transfusion)
• Postgraduate expertise in your specialty
• Experience in primary and community care
• Management, education, and training experience
• Experience in medical/surgical environments

Contract details

Permanent, full-time, 37 hours/week

Location and Working Pattern

Based at FNC+ within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters. Working pattern to be confirmed.

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested in learning more?

We would love to hear from you!