Senior Advanced Practitioner – Emergency Department

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Senior Advanced Practitioner in the Emergency Department, transitioning from Band 7 to Band 8A under the Agenda for Change framework. The role emphasises autonomous clinical decision-making, advanced assessment, and leadership within a dynamic ED team.

The post offers progression to Band 8A upon successful training, with responsibilities spanning minor injuries to acute care, mental health, paediatrics, and high-need presentations, alongside

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the 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:

Responsibilities

• Manage complex emergency presentations with autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide direct clinical management of patients in the ED.
• Educate and support ED team members.
• Assess, diagnose and treat the majority of ED presentations.

Job description

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Senior Advanced Practitioner in the Emergency Department, transitioning from Band 7 to Band 8A under the Agenda for Change framework. The role emphasises autonomous clinical decision-making, advanced assessment, and leadership within a dynamic ED team.

The post offers progression to Band 8A upon successful training, with responsibilities spanning minor injuries to acute care, mental health, paediatrics, and high-need presentations, alongside