Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Trainee Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

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

Band 7 Advanced ENP Essentials to undertake role

• 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

Band 7 Annex 21 – Trainee Advanced ENP

• Qualified ENP – Completion of HEI Minor Injuries or equivalent course essential
• Willingness to undertake:
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300)
  • Clinical Examination & Advanced History Taking
• Evidence of commitment to developing self, others, and the service
• Strong communication and team-working skills

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: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to:
Tracey Archibald – Lead Nurse, Advanced Practice Emergency Department/Minor Injury Unit

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 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.