Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

The role involves working towards becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner through a supervised 18-month training program. The focus is on developing autonomous practice and exercising advanced clinical skills within a surgical unit.

Job details

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Access & Assurance Directorate Stracathro Regional Treatment Centre TRAINEE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Band 7 Annex 21 para 2 (i) 36 hrs per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Stracathro Regional Treatment Centre (SRTC) team based at Stracathro Hospital. The Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner is a training post, working towards becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies and training that require completion within a pre arranged and designated time frame of 18 months. The focus will be on developing autonomous practice until any training requirements are successfully attained. This includes an additional period of consolidation of learning for a minimum of 6 months. Demonstrated proficiency will advance this role from a Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner to a Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The applicant must have evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting, have completed or willingness to work towards Masters Level 11 education, and extensive experience in more than one speciality at Band 5 level is essential. With proven experience within an acute clinical setting demonstrating excellent leadership and communication, you will have the ability to adapt to changing levels of activity and acuity within the surgical unit to work towards an autonomous role, specifically exercising advanced practice skills, knowledge and clinical expertise. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and educated at Degree Level. Informal enquiries to: Victoria Hampson, Senior Nurse by telephone on Tel Number 01356 665384 or by email to Victoria.hampson@nhs.scot Hours of work are 36 hours per week Applicants should note that shift patterns for this role include evening working and weekend working may also be required to meet the needs of the service. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

What you’ll do

The role involves working towards becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner through a supervised 18-month training program. The focus is on developing autonomous practice and exercising advanced clinical skills within a surgical unit.

Requirements

Applicants must be a registered nurse (NMC Register) with a degree and extensive experience at Band 5 level in multiple specialties. Completion of or willingness to work towards Masters Level 11 education is required.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Advanced Nursing Practice
• Clinical Leadership
• Communication
• Autonomous Practice
• Acute Clinical Care
• Surgical Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Expertise

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector