An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Acute Services in NHS Forth Valley as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working within surgical care. The post will be ward based: Posts available are B11 which is a general surgical ward and B12 which is a general surgical specialities ward.
The successful applicant will assess and manage the care of patients presenting with a variety of surgical issues including general surgery and surgical specialities. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role. Ideally the applicant will be a competent and qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner, however this is an opportunity for an appropriately experienced nurse to join the team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in training and applications will be accepted from those with the relevant experience and academic qualifications to undertake such training. The post holder will possess advanced knowledge of the acutely unwell surgical patient thus ensuring their effective management and treatment. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with other acute care nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management teams. They will provide direct patient management in partnership with senior medical staff, have sound clinical knowledge and highly developed clinical decision-making skills in acute care.
The applicant should posses the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, and be flexible in an extremely busy environment.
Qualifications to be undertaken:
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Non-medical prescribing NMC registered
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Advanced Clinical Examination accredited course, preferably at level 11
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UK accredited ALS provider certificate
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Masters Level study.
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Appropriate decision-making course such as Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult
Preference will be given to applicants who have all, or some of the above qualifications.
Informal enquiries to: Lynsey-Anne Fairweather, Lead ANP, Acute Services. Tel. 01324 567461, Email: [email protected]
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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