Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Trainee Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner
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SOC 2234 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS Ayrshire & Arran is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
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About the role
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook | NHS Employers. Specifically, ‘Chapter 30. Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees’ in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking a qualified Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) with a passion for minor injuries and a desire to progress to an advanced level of practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Department Advanced Practice Team within NHS Forth Valley.
The successful candidate will deliver autonomous care for minor injury presentations (age 1+), within both the Emergency Department and Minor Injuries Unit. You will develop your leadership skills, contribute to education and service development in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
If not already working at an advanced level, we will support the successful candidate to undertake relevant academic modules.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) with a passion for minor injuries and a desire to progress to an advanced level of practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Department Advanced Practice Team within NHS Forth Valley.
The successful candidate will deliver autonomous care for minor injury presentations (age 1+), within both the Emergency Department and Minor Injuries Unit. You will develop your leadership skills, contribute to education and service development in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
If not already working at an advanced level, we will support the successful candidate to undertake relevant academic modules.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified ENP with experience in managing minor injuries
- Evidence of autonomous practice and clinical decision-making
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Qualified ENP who has completed the following HEI-accredited clinical courses:
- Minor Injuries or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300)
- Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking
- Evidence of autonomous practice and clinical decision-making
- Commitment to developing self, others, and the service
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Qualified ENP - Completion of HEI Minor Injuries or equivalent course essential
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- Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300)
- Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking
Informal Enquiries Are Welcomed And Can Be Directed To
Tracey Archibald – Lead Nurse, Advanced Practice Emergency Department/Minor Injury Unit [email protected]
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 www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Registered nurse practitioners (SOC 2234) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sampleSOC 2234
- Middle half £37,232–52,624
- Median £44,824
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