Clinical Nurse Manager - Advanced Practice

NHS Scotland; Ayrshire (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager Advanced Practice to join the Hospital at Night team as part of the Advanced Practice Leadership Team.

You will manage high-performing acute care ANPs and support staff, work across clinical areas, and deliver advanced nursing care with a focus on safety and quality improvement. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner with acute care experience.
• Current NMC registration and non-medical prescriber status.
• Experience leading clinical teams and driving practice development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Acute Care Advanced Practice Team.
• Oversee operational management and professional development of ANPs/Clinical Support Workers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• Be flexible with shifts and provide expert clinical leadership.

Skills

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Leadership

Acute care

NMC registration

Non-medical prescriber

Education

Pg. Dip Advanced Practice (or equivalent)

Job description

NHS Scotland

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager Advanced Practice within our Hospital at Night Team across NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Hours

36 hours per week Monday - Friday, start finish times can vary and will be agreed with successful candidate on employment.

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager Advanced Practice to join the established Advanced Practice Leadership Team.

As part of an established clinical management team, you will be accountable for the effective and efficient operational management as well as the professional development of an identified group of high performing acute care ANPs/Clinical Support Workers, in a number of clinical areas throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

You will also be expected, where required, to work as an integral member of clinical teams across NHS Ayrshire and Arran irrespective of organisational boundaries, providing competent advanced clinical practice and leadership, support and advice to clinical staff and will be expected to be flexible in your working arrangements, working shifts where required.

To fulfil this role, you must be a fully qualified competent Advanced Nurse Practitioner with experience of working in an acute care environment at an advanced level. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, be able to prioritise workload and develop excellent team working. The ability to contribute to the development of current practice, act as a change agent and educator and look at new ways of working whilst ensuring a patient focus is essential.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Current NMC registration and Pg. Dip Advanced Practice (or equivalent specialised qualification)

Current non-medical prescriber

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead and develop the Acute Care Advanced Practice Team

A leader who has a quality and safety focus, passionate about transforming care across Ayrshire and Arran

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Julie Smith Chief Nurse Advanced Practice

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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