Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care Lead

NHS Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care Services team within Argyll & Bute HSCP. The role involves autonomous and collaborative clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and management of patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will provide leadership within the nursing team, support service development and governance, and contribute to preventing hospital admission through proactive care.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register is essential.
• Master’s degree or PgDip in Advanced Practice incorporating Advanced Clinical Examination Skills and Extended Independent Prescribing is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribe appropriately and manage patient care across primary and urgent pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership within the nursing team and contribute to service development and governance.
• Support workforce development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Nursing Practice

Clinical Assessment

Prescribing

NMC Registration

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Practice

PgDip in Advanced Practice

Extended Independent Prescribing

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care Services team within Argyll & Bute HSCP. The role involves autonomous and collaborative clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and management of patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will provide leadership within the nursing team, support service development and governance, and contribute to preventing hospital admission through proactive care.