Advanced Practitioner - East Kilbride, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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East Kilbride, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Trainees will be considered for an Annex 21
Please note if this is a Trainee post, Annex 21 applies*For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
  • Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
  • More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
  • More than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
  • More than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

The Role:


  • The Advanced Practitioners will work autonomously across Primary, Community and Acute Services during the in and out of hours period, covering seven days including public holidays. They will be responsible for the clinical decision making for the population including assessment and treatment of patients in across the Primary, Community and Acute settings.
  • The Advanced Practitioner will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)/medical staff including the OOH Hub and Acute Services. Communicate on a daily basis about any patient they have seen overnight/ at weekend and who needs to be followed up by the GP / Acute Services during normal working hours
  • The Advanced Practitioner provides assessment, clinical care and management of both stable and acutely unwell patient and his/her family, making complex, autonomous decisions using advanced skills and knowledge, having overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of advanced care. Medical telehealth/telephone support will be available when required from an identified source.

NHS Lanarkshire:

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.


What we'll need you to bring:

  • Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid NMC/HCPC / GPHC Registration.
  • Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced clinical practice and expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
  • Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
  • Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.
  • Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
  • The post holder will possess excellent teamworking/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative.
  • Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills.
  • Working knowledge of basic information technology.

It would be great if you also have:

  • Experience in delivering education / training
  • ALS Provider / Instructor
  • MSc in Advanced Practice
  • Experience of working with critically ill / high acuity patients.
  • Evidence of working at Charge Nurse / Senior Charge Nurse Level.
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of quality improvement / research and audit.
  • Evidence of practicing advanced clinical skills (NIV/ ECG interpretation/ABG etc)
  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of working autonomously

Contract type:

Fixed Term for 12 months

Full time

37.5 hours


Location and Working Pattern:

This role will be based in MINTS Major Service within University Hospital Hairmyres.

The working pattern for this role is 12 hour shifts, rotational, nights, weekend work and public holidays.


Looking to find out more?:

If you're looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you


Why NHS Lanarkshire?:


Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

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