Orthopaedic ANP Trainee: Path to Advanced Practice

NHS Fife; Scotland; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or an experienced Nurse Practitioner progressing toward advanced practice to join the Orthopaedics team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The post offers exposure to trauma and elective pathways, with autonomous patient assessment and management, teaching duties, and opportunities to progress through further qualifications such as the PGDip.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice and demonstrate clear evidence of clinical competence.
• We welcome applications from Nurse Practitioners currently working toward the PGDip.
• Ideally, candidates will have completed the Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision-making module and/or Non-Medical Prescribing at SCQF Level 11.

Responsibilities

• As a senior clinical practitioner, provide expert assessment, decision-making, and management for patients across the Orthopaedic unit.
• Enhance patient care, support safe and effective service delivery, and improve patient flow in line with national standards.
• Work across the Fife Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Orthopaedic trauma wards, and the hip fracture ward with the Ortho-geriatric Consultant.
• Support the outpatient arthroplasty pathway and identify suitable candidates for same-day arthroplasty.
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care using advanced skills within an ANP-led unit.

Job description

NHS Fife in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or an experienced Nurse Practitioner progressing toward advanced practice to join the Orthopaedics team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The post offers exposure to trauma and elective pathways, with autonomous patient assessment and management, teaching duties, and opportunities to progress through further qualifications such as the PGDip.