Senior Advanced Practitioner - Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Advanced Practitioner Nurse to join their dedicated team in Edinburgh. This role involves delivering advanced clinical care and making autonomous decisions for both stable and acutely unwell patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, advanced practice qualifications, and leadership experience. Join a reputable organization committed to providing exceptional healthcare services and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to lead within your specialty, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration required.
• Management experience and continuous professional development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care and management for patients.
• Make autonomous decisions using expert skills and knowledge.

Skills

Registered Nurse / AHP or Pharmacist

Post Graduate Diploma (Masters) in Advanced Practice

Independent prescriber

Management experience

Leadership and managerial experience

Proficiency in information technology

Education

Post Graduate Diploma (Masters) in Advanced Practice

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Senior Advanced Practitioner - Nurse, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

This role is based at Blantyre Health Centre within the Specialist Palliative Care Service covering NHS Lanarkshire. The Senior Advanced Practitioner will provide advanced clinical care and management for both stable and acutely unwell patients and their families, making autonomous, complex decisions using expert skills and knowledge.

The post involves assessing care needs, delivering advanced care, and acting within professional boundaries to provide comprehensive patient care from history taking to diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. The role requires competence across all four pillars of advanced practice and autonomous decision-making.

The successful candidate will manage assessment, examination, diagnosis, management, and treatment initiation for adults.

NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a healthcare team serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban areas. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care through various integrated services.

What you'll need to bring:

• Registered Nurse / AHP or Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration.
• Post Graduate Diploma (Masters) in Advanced Practice, with evidence of completing the final module or research dissertation.
• Independent prescriber.
• Knowledge of NHS Scotland leadership qualities or equivalent.
• Management experience and continuous professional development.
• Experience in facilitating learning and teaching.
• Leadership and managerial experience within your specialty.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.
• Experience in assessing training needs and resource management.
• Ability to analyze needs assessment data and lead teams strategically.
• Experience with advanced practitioner programs and competency development.
• Proficiency in information technology.
• A full, valid UK/EU/EEA driver's license.

Please ensure your driving license is valid for UK/EU/EEA if required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced specialty knowledge and experience relevant to the practice area, capable of providing leadership within the specialty.

Contract details:

Permanent, Full-time (37 hours/week).

Location and working pattern:

Based at Blantyre Health Centre within Specialist Palliative Care. Working pattern: Monday to Sunday.

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested to learn more?

We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in this opportunity!