Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner (or Trainee), Emergency Department

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Senior Advanced Practitioner in the Emergency Department. The post offers a training pathway under Annex 21 to Band 8A, with progression to lead complex emergency presentations and autonomous clinical decisions.

The role includes education and support for ED staff, admission of acutely unwell patients, and development across non-clinical pillars such as evidence and leadership. Interviews on 28/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in ED and autonomous role at level 7 transitioning to Band 8A.
• Advanced practice experience as an ANP/ACP or ENP.
• Completion of HEI accredited clinical courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex emergency presentations with autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide direct clinical management and supervise ED team members.
• Support education and development within the ED and broader service.

Skills

ED experience

Advanced practice

Prescribing V300

Clinical exam

Minor injuries

Acutely unwell adult

Clinical decision making

Education & mentorship

Education

HEI accredited courses

Job description

This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.

As part of significant service redesign, NHS Forth Valley are developing an Advanced Practice workforce model within the Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team that will shape the future of the Emergency Department.

We are looking for highly experienced and dynamic Practitioner who have worked in autonomous roles at level 7 and who will embrace the challenge of transitioning to level 8 Senior Practitioners in the Emergency Department. This transition will encompass a broader and deeper level of clinical decision making and autonomy.

The post holder will be able to manage complex emergency presentations, provide autonomous and expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. They will provide direct clinical management of patients and provide education and support to members of the ED team. The post holder will be able to assess, diagnose and treat the majority of clinical presentations to the Emergency Department.

If required, the successful candidates will initially undertake academic study and clinical competency frameworks to underpin evidence of the broader clinical role. On completion of training, candidates will become a Senior Advanced Practitioner at Band 8A and will cover the following presentations: - Minor injuries, Acutely Unwell, Urgent Care presentations including paediatrics, mental health, Lower acuity/primary care

Along with high clinical expectations, successful candidates will also ensure that they address the non-clinical pillars of practice including evidence, research and development, facilitation of learning and leadership.

Credentials For Band 8a Senior Advanced Practitioner

• Experience of working within ED
• Advanced practice experience as an ANP/ACP or ENP
• Completion of HEI accredited clinical courses.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification - V300
• Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking course.
• Minor Injuries or equivalent
• Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult or equivalent
• Clinical Decision Making - lower acuity or Primary Care
• Evidence of commitment to developing others, self and service.
• Credentials for Band 7 to progress to Senior Advanced Practitioner:
• Experience of working within ED
• Advanced practice experience as an ANP/ACP or ENP
• Evidence of commitment to developing others, self and service.

Informal Enquiries Welcome

Lead Nurse Advanced Practice ED

Tracey Archibald [e-mail]

The interviews for this position will take place on 28/10/2026.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.