Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Hospital at Home Service

Job Description

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.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join the developing Hospital at Home Service within Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire HSCP. The post holders will work within a frailty focused virtual ward model, delivering acute level care to patients in their own home or homely environment, in close collaboration with acute and community services.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Royal Hospital Alexandra Hospital, Labs Building Room 20
• This will also include working within a developing virtual ward model (up to 18 beds).
• Permanent Contract
• Full time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is 8am to 8pm, 5 days a week including public holidays

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with acute front door teams, including the Emergency Department, Medical Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit, and Older Adults Assessment Unit, to identify, assess, and admit suitable patients to the Hospital at Home virtual ward.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and decision making on a daily basis, working collaboratively with the responsible medical officer to agree and implement individualised care plans.
• Deliver hospital level diagnostics and interventions within the patient’s home setting in line with established standard operating procedures.
• Provide ongoing clinical review and monitoring of patients within the virtual ward, contribute to MDT decision making, and lead on discharge planning, ensuring safe and effective transition to community services when appropriate.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/ or experience required to do the job Essential

• Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – not suitable for ANP trainees.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and decision making skills.
• Experience working at an advanced practice level within acute or community settings.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of frailty pathways and hospital at home or virtual ward models (desirable).
• Ability to undertake hospital level diagnostics and interventions in community settings.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

What we offer

• 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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.