Acute Assessment Unit / Ambulatory Care
Full Time | Monday to Friday
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care Service within NHS Borders, supporting timely assessment, treatment and care planning for patients requiring urgent review.
Working as part of a small multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for patients referred to AAU / Ambulatory Care, including:
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GP and ANP expected patients
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Medical Ambulatory Care patients
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Surgical Hot Clinic referrals
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Urgent Gynaecology patients
The ANP will work closely with acute physicians, on-call medical teams, the Senior Charge Nurse and AAU / Ambulatory Care nursing staff to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting patient flow and alternatives to admission where clinically appropriate.
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Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification, or working towards advanced practice capability.
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Independent prescribing qualification, or willingness to undertake.
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Significant acute, urgent or unscheduled care experience.
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Excellent assessment, clinical decision-making, communication and team-working skills.
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A varied and rewarding role within Acute & Unscheduled Care.
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Opportunity to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
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Ongoing professional development and involvement in service improvement.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Lynsey Russll Clinical Nurse manager Unscheduled Care
Diane Keddie Deputy Hospital Manager Acute & Unscheduled Care
Sarah Tait Lead ANP Acute services
Join us and help deliver timely, effective care across AAU and Ambulatory Care pathways.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
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