Advanced Practitioner

About the role

We are seeking highly experienced Advanced Practitioners to join our new Forth Valley Urgent Care Walk-in- Centre(s). This role is appropriate to those Advanced Practitioners who are qualified and are annotated on the national and / or local workforce register as an advanced practitioner. Applicants must have significant experience of managing patients with urgent undifferentiated presentations in primary care or out-of-hours services. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate competency in the breadth and depth of diagnosis and treatment in all age groups including children.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical and professional development of Newly Qualified or Trainee Advanced Practitioners, supervising and assessing through recognised academic programmes and primary care competency frameworks.
• As part of a multi‑professional team, liaise with patients and carers regarding clinical conditions and care planning, at times sharing highly sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Significant experience of managing patients with urgent undifferentiated presentations in primary care or out‑of‑hours services.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme – see www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for more information.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship should review eligibility for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes; NHS Forth Valley may offer sponsorship if the post meets the minimum salary threshold and other criteria, with transitional arrangements possible and sponsorship assessed case‑by‑case after interview and pre‑employment checks.

Qualifications

• Qualified Advanced Practitioner annotated on the national and/or local workforce register (Band 8a).
• HEI‑accredited