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Senior Advanced Practitioner or Trainee (Annex 21) Emergency Department, Edinburgh
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 52bf32fb4a7c
Job Views: 7
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
This position is based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
This post will be considered as a training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the relevant link, specifically sections 2(iii) and 3 regarding this vacancy.
As part of a significant service redesign, NHS Forth Valley is developing an Advanced Practice workforce model within the Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of emergency care.
We seek highly experienced and dynamic nurses who have worked in autonomous roles at level 7 and are prepared to transition to level 8 practitioners. This transition involves broader clinical decision-making and increased autonomy.
The successful candidate will manage complex emergency presentations, provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, and support the ED team through education and mentorship. They will handle a wide range of clinical presentations to the Emergency Department.
If necessary, candidates will undertake academic studies and clinical competency frameworks to demonstrate their expanded role. Upon completion, they will attain a Senior ANP position at Band 8A, covering various presentations.
Candidates must also address non-clinical pillars such as evidence-based practice, research, learning facilitation, and leadership.
Credentials for Band 8a Senior ANP:
* Experience working within ED
* Advanced practice experience as an ANP or ENP
* Completion of HEI-accredited clinical courses, including Independent Prescribing Qualification V300, Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking, Minor Injuries or equivalent, Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult or equivalent, and Clinical Decision Making lower acuity or Primary Care
* Evidence of commitment to developing others, self, and service
Credentials for Band 8a Annex 21 Trainee Senior ANP:
* Experience working within ED
* Advanced practice experience as an ANP or ENP
* Completion of HEI-accredited clinical courses, including Independent Prescribing Qualification V300, Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking
* Working towards completion of courses in Minor Injuries, Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult, and Clinical Decision Making in lower acuity/Primary Care
* Evidence of commitment to development
Annex 21 of the AFC T&C's applies to trainee positions.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Lead Nurse Advanced Practice ED, Tracey Archibald ld@
The role requires membership in the PVG Scheme. More information is available at the relevant site.
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NHS Forth Valley welcomes disabled applicants and offers interviews to those meeting minimum criteria.
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