Advanced Practitioner (AHP or Nurse)

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+) – NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

36 hours/week | 7-day service | 08:00–22:00 (moving to 24/7)
Permanent | AfC Band 7

Are you ready to be part of the future of urgent care?

Join our pioneering Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+), a virtual hospital at the heart of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s transformation of urgent and unscheduled care. We’re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking Advanced Practitioners (Nurses or AHPs) to help us deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care—virtually.

As a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner, you’ll work in a fast-paced, digitally enabled environment, providing expert clinical assessment and decision-making via video and telephone consultations. You’ll manage a diverse caseload, from minor injuries to acute medical presentations, supporting patients from the comfort of their own homes.

You’ll work across a range of innovative virtual urgent care pathways, including Virtual A&E, Call before Convey, Care Home Falls, and Virtual Hospital. You’ll be supported by a senior ANP team and collaborate with colleagues from Acute Sites, Scottish Ambulance Service and Health &Social Care Partnerships to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

We’re looking for:

• A Registered AHP or Nurse
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice (or equivalent)
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300)
• Experience in Emergency, Acute, Primary, or Paediatric care
• A passion for innovation, digital healthcare, and multidisciplinary teamwork

In return, we offer:

• A unique opportunity to lead in a nationally recognised virtual care model
• Supportive leadership and mentorship from senior ANPs
• Opportunities for blended roles with face-to-face clinical practice
• A chance to shape the future of urgent care in Scotland

Apply now and be part of tomorrow’s care, today.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Edward Pool, Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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