Nurse Practitioner/ Trainee Nurse Practitioner (Annex 21) AA

NHS Fife; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is offering an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Trainee Nurse Practitioner within the Pre-assessment suite at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. The role involves supporting the Senior Charge Nurse in preparing patients for surgery, conducting assessments, and optimizing healthcare plans. Applicants should have relevant experience and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical or orthopaedic settings preferred.
• Willing to undertake Advanced Clinical Examination and Non-Medical Prescribing course.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage ongoing medical needs.
• Liaise with surgical wards and theatres for admission and discharge planning.
• Provide support for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant experience in surgical or orthopaedic settings

Advanced Clinical Examination course

Non-Medical Prescribing course

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Trainee Nurse Practitioner

Client:

NHS Fife

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

dd7b9938ba89

Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner or Trainee Nurse Practitioner within the Pre-assessment suite at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. We seek a motivated and experienced nurse to support the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering a clinically effective service preparing patients for surgery.

The role involves working primarily Monday to Friday, with potential duties at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. The nurse practitioner will support the management of waiting list patients attending for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures, providing comprehensive assessments and managing ongoing medical needs to facilitate planned admissions.

The successful candidate will assess, evaluate, and optimize patients' health preoperatively, liaise with surgical wards and theatres for admission and discharge planning, and develop the role to meet patient and service needs.

Applicants should have relevant experience in surgical or orthopaedic settings, knowledge of the surgical/orthopaedic pathway is desirable, and be willing to undertake or currently be undertaking the Advanced Clinical Examination and Non-Medical Prescribing course.

We value continuous professional development, excellent communication, and organizational skills. The role requires effective teamwork and independent working, with a focus on providing strong clinical support within a multidisciplinary team.