FNC+ Nurse Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in patient care through clinical assessments and consultations. This position offers the chance to work flexibly within a supportive environment, ensuring high standards of care while developing your skills. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to patient-centered service, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Embrace the chance to work with a dedicated team and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Occupational Health Support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current revalidation and NMC Registration required.
• Graduate Certificate in Urgent Care or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review patients via telephone or video consultation.
• Formulate clinical management plans and escalate as needed.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Emergency Care

Driving License

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Degree Level Education

Graduate Certificate in Urgent Care

Job description

The Role

• To work as a Nurse Practitioner, as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team within the FNC+
• To work as a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to clinically assess & review patients via telephone or video consultation. This may include patient referrals from GPs, SAS, NHS 24, Carehomes, Prisons, assessing and prescribing via PGD, formulating appropriate management plans including direction of care or escalating as appropriate to more senior clinicians.
• Liaise with staff in the service
• Report to the FNC+ management team as appropriate and participate in working groups to improve patient care
• Quarterly rotation to other services to maintain clinical skills and competence
• Car driver is essential

Additional Information Specific to the Role

• Rotational shift pattern, 24/7
• Ability to formulate clinical management plans within scope of practice, or escalate as appropriate.
• Clinical Assessment level 10 (or equivalent) is essential. Study time will be supported for staff who currently do not possess this, but commitment to study and complete must be agreed upon at interview. Full-time hours are essential during the study period.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering healthcare services.

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and Health and Social Care Partnerships providing integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

What you'll need to bring

• Registered Nurse with current revalidation and NMC Registration.
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level.
• Graduate Certificate in Urgent Care or Equivalent
• Mints Major / Minor Injury practitioner / or Emergency Nurse Practitioner qualification
• Postgraduate expertise within your specialty/area of practice demonstrating the required breadth of knowledge to lead safety effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within Minor injuries.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies, and procedures ensuring leadership within this area.

Please note: a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for all vacancies where a licence is necessary.

Preferred additional skills

• Demonstrable post-registration experience
• Evidence of audit and evaluation of initiatives
• Flexible working hours

Contract type

Permanent, Part-time & Full-time, Various hours. For part-time roles, salary will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

Based in FNC+ department at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters.

Working pattern: Various hours, 12-hour shifts, over 7 days, 24-hour period.

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested in more?

Contact Demi Louise Gallon, Senior Charge Nurse at [e-mail]

For recruitment inquiries, contact Adnan Saddique, Recruitment Administrator at [e-mail].

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy a supportive environment, career development, and benefits like annual leave, NHS pension, sick leave, occupational health, and more.

Further info

See the Job Description or visit our recruitment webpage for more details.