Orthopaedic ANP Trainee: Advanced Practice Pathway

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Department. The role offers exposure to both trauma and elective pathways and opportunities to contribute to innovative ANP‑led care models.

You will provide expert assessment, decision‑making, and management for patients across orthopaedics, working within a senior clinical team to optimise patient flow and safety. Training support for PGDip and related modules is available.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice is required.
• Progression toward advanced practice with ANP/Nurse Practitioner status is expected.
• Completion or progression through Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision‑Making module and/or Non‑Medical Prescribing at SCQF Level 11 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, decision‑making, and management for patients in Orthopaedics.
• Work autonomously within an ANP‑led unit to improve patient care and flow.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including acute and primary care, medical staff, and allied health professionals.
• Involve teaching, supervision, and mentoring within the department.

Skills

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Independent practice

Decision‑making

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision‑Making

Non‑Medical Prescribing (SCQF Level 11)

Job description

NHS Fife is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Department. The role offers exposure to both trauma and elective pathways and opportunities to contribute to innovative ANP‑led care models.

You will provide expert assessment, decision‑making, and management for patients across orthopaedics, working within a senior clinical team to optimise patient flow and safety. Training support for PGDip and related modules is available.