Overview
Raigmore Hospital’s Acute Adult ANP/ACP Service is recruiting Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to support patient care across a range of specialties including Hospital at Night, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medicine, and Same Day Emergency Care.
The team plays a key role in supporting the deteriorating patient pathway, providing leadership, education, quality improvement, and audit opportunities aligned with the four pillars of advanced practice. Team members may become core members of the cardiac arrest team and act as the first point of contact for the Medical Emergency Team.
Specific opportunities are available in Acute Medicine, Hospital at Night, Gastroenterology and Medicine for the Elderly.
Qualifications – Qualified ANP/ACP Applicants
Have completed an NHS Highland-approved Advanced Clinical Assessment and History Taking module at degree level
Be registered with the NMC as a Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Have substantial experience working at an advanced practice level in acute inpatient settings
Advanced Practitioners who have qualified in recent years must provide evidence of Final sign‑off in line with national advanced practice standards by their hosting board
Qualifications – Trainee ANP/ACP Applicants
Successful candidates will undertake a structured training programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma through the University of the Highlands & Islands. The programme includes modules in Clinical reasoning, Advanced Clinical Examination, Quality Improvement and Non‑Medical Prescribing.
Additional requirements:
Completion of the NHS Highland Advanced Practice Competency Framework/Portfolio.
Final sign‑off in line with national advanced practice standards.
Training posts are rotational (day, evening, weekend, and night shifts) and offered on a full‑time or part‑time basis (minimum 30 hours/week), with approximately 20 % protected learning time. Posts are offered under Agenda for Change Band 7 Annex 21 terms.
Benefits
Employees working across the rota (5 or 7‑day) may work long and short shifts, including weekends and nights. An attractive relocation package of up to £8,000 may be available for eligible candidates. Full‑time, part‑time, and secondment options will be considered.
Future career development opportunities include progression to a Band 8A Senior ANP post for those who demonstrate leadership, advanced clinical expertise, and commitment to service development.
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