An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the National Treatment Centre, Forth Valley Royal Hospital as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
The National Treatment Centre currently provides elective orthopaedic surgery to around 1200 patients a year and with the opening of a purpose built, 24 bed unit in the future, we plan to increase this to 1600.
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced nurses who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role. The applicant will be an expert clinical practitioner responsible for providing advanced clinical skills, enhancing care and improving patient flows in conjunction with national standards. The post holder will posses advanced knowledge of the acutely ill patient thus ensuring their effective management and treatment. 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. Previous orthopaedics experience is essential.
We endeavour to form a cohesive, enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible and professional team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Applicants should have or be working towards the following skills / qualifications:
* Non-medical prescribing NMC registered
* Advanced Clinical Examination accredited course
* Relevant clinical decision-making course such as recognition and management of acutely unwell adult
* A current RC UK accredited ALS provider certificate
* Evidence of working at Masters Level.
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For further information please contact Lynsey-Anne Fairweather, Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Acute Services, NHS Forth Valley, lynsey-
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
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