We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate nurse to join our friendly primary care team in a dual Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) / Practice Nurse (PN) role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys variety within their clinical practice and is passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic and patient-centred care.

The role will combine two key areas of primary care nursing: advanced clinical assessment and telephone triage, alongside the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions and chronic disease.

We are looking for someone who can confidently move between these two areas of practice, demonstrating excellent clinical judgement, compassion and a therapeutic approach to patient care.

About the role

The successful candidate will undertake a varied clinical workload incorporating both ANP and Practice Nurse responsibilities.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking telephone triage and clinical assessments.
• Assessing acute patient presentations and determining appropriate management plans.
• Demonstrating sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Recognising red flags, clinical deterioration and the need for urgent escalation.
• Providing appropriate clinical advice, treatment, safety-netting and onward referral.
• Working autonomously within individual qualifications, competencies and agreed scope of practice.

Practice Nurse responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking chronic disease management and long-term condition reviews.
• Supporting the management of conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Monitoring patients’ clinical indicators and identifying any deterioration or need for intervention.
• Promoting preventative healthcare, health education and lifestyle modification.
• Supporting patients with self-management and shared decision-making.
• Developing individualised care plans to support ongoing health and wellbeing.

Across both areas of practice, you will:

• Deliver compassionate, holistic and therapeutic patient-centred care.
• Consider the physical, psychological and social needs of each individual.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure continuity of care.
• Practise in accordance with NICE guidance, relevant TAMS guidance, NMC professional standards and practice policies.

About you

We are looking for a nurse who:

• Holds current NMC registration.
• Has relevant experience within primary care or a similar clinical setting.
• Has experience in clinical assessment and telephone triage.
• Has experience or a strong interest in chronic disease management.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Is confident working autonomously within their level of competence.
• Has a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied clinical workload.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high standards of patient care.
• Advanced clinical practice qualifications and independent prescribing qualifications will be required where relevant to the ANP responsibilities undertaken.

What we offer

• A 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Four working days per week.
• A varied and rewarding dual clinical role.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop and utilise a broad range of clinical skills.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care and experience.

How to apply

If you are an experienced and motivated nurse who enjoys variety in their clinical role and shares our commitment to providing compassionate, holistic and high-quality primary care, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Helen Elder

Helen.elder2@nhs.scot