This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospital at Home Team in NHS Forth Valley. This is a developing service and a unique opportunity to join our team and grow your career with us.
As part of the multidisciplinary team the nurse practitioner will be a specialist practitioner whose main role is to supplement the Medical staff capability to manage acute admissions to Hospital at home providing high quality, streamlined and evidence based care.
In conjunction with the multi-professional team the post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and timely intervention required to enhance the patients’ journey during acute illness which will, if possible, result in an efficient and successful discharge.
The post-holder will be supervised by a group of Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioners on a day to day basis with responsibility to the Lead ANP.
The post holder will have a full induction and orientation programme as well as ongoing support to assist in continued professional development.
The post holder will be required to work over 7 days per week including public holidays.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement. Being flexible to work as the situation and service requires would be an essential aspect of this post. You should have experience in a hospital setting, community nursing and previous hospital at home experience is desirable.
Essential Qualifications for Band 6:
- HEI accredited Clinical examination & history taking course or willingness to undertake
- HEI accredited Independent Prescribing Qualification V300 or willingness to undertake
Highly Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a hospital at home team
- Previous experience working with patients with high clinical frailty scores and undifferentiated complex care presentations
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
For informal enquiries contact Louise Kirby, Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner [email protected] / 01324 616116.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
