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
Are you passionate about providing specialised care for older adults? We are seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work within Older People and Stroke services within the IRH to join our dynamic team focused on serving the healthcare needs of older people.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is an opportunity that is also open as a training position under annex 21.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location based in Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Larkfield Unit
* Permanent Contract
* Full‑time Position (36 hours per week)
* Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored care plans for elderly patients.
* Manage complex health conditions and provide advanced nursing interventions.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and quality of life.
* Offer expert guidance and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
* Participate in continuous education and stay updated on best practices in geriatric nursing.
* Take and record a patient’s history including medical, family and social history, talking to the patient, relatives or other carers as appropriate.
* Conduct a comprehensive clinical examination of the patient including a physical examination of all systems and a mental health assessment.
* Screen patients for disease using clinical and other findings such as laboratory results or x‑ray.
* Make diagnostic decisions based on interpretation of clinical and other findings such as laboratory results or x‑rays.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
* Advanced Nurse Practitioners are educated at Masters Level in advanced practice and are assessed as competent in this level of practice. As a clinical leader they have the freedom and authority to act and accept responsibility and accountability for those actions. This level of practice is characterised by high‑level autonomous decision‑making, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing of patients with complex multi‑dimensional problems.
* Registered Nurse on the NMC Register.
* Be recorded as a Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) with the NMC.
* An appropriate Masters level qualification in Advanced Practice which has enabled competence in:
* Clinical assessment
* Clinical reasoning, judgement and diagnostic decision making
* Anatomy and pathophysiology
* Non‑medical prescribing – V300
* Leading, delivering and evaluating care
* Practice learning/transferable work‑based learning
* Significant comprehensive post‑registration experience within a healthcare setting some of which must be at a senior practitioner level
* A commitment to lifelong learning and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development.
* Can demonstrate experience in managing staff, leading a team, providing education and training and establishing a supportive, learning environment.
* Successful track record in working in multi‑disciplinary team settings and promoting collaborative approaches to delivering excellent patient care.
* Immediate Life Support.
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.
* 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.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rated basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. 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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to 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.
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