Annex 21 post
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 7 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 7 scale.
About The Organisation
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 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.
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.
You 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
You will provide 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.
In this key role, you will:
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Autonomously assesses, diagnoses and treats individuals with a range of acute, non acute and chronic presenting medical conditions across lifespan.
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Utilise advanced knowledge and highly specialist clinical skills in a range of settings to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in order to deliver the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families within the confines of available resources and refers to appropriate agencies.
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Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and other health and social care professionals on making shared clinical decisions to provide the best outcome for the individual, their relatives and/or carers
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Independent prescriber, assessing need for medication/fluids and prescribing appropriately.
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Directly admits individuals to community hospitals / acute services where appropriate.
What You'll Bring:
Currently registered with an appropriate UK professional body:
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NMC (Registered Nurse / Midwife), or
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HCPC (AHPs e.g. Paramedic, Physiotherapist)
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Educated to degree level (SCQF Level 9 / honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant profession
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Eligible for entry to a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Advanced Practice (SCQF Level 11) or already have Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced clinical practice and expertise within speciality
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Further education/evidence of continuous professional development in the area of speciality including study days, courses, postgraduate qualification.
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Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards
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Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
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Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement.
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A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Nicola Kelly, Interim Service Manager, on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
