Alva Medical Practice - Advanced Nurse...

Posted 17 hours 12 minutes ago by NHS Scotland

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Description

The Health CentreWest Johnstone StreetAlvaClackmannanshire FK12 5BD

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Come Join Us at Alva Medical Practice
Alva & Tullibody NHS Forth Valley Training Practice

Looking for an ANP role where you're genuinely supported and your expertise is valued?

At Alva Medical Practice, we're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Whether you're an established ANP looking for a fresh challenge or seeking a practice where you can further develop your skills and interests, we'd love to have a chat.

We're a friendly, well-established split-site practice serving around 13,400 patients across Alva and Tullibody, and we pride ourselves on being a place where people enjoy coming to work and staying for a proper catch up over coffee.

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll be joining a stable, supportive practice team consisting of 8 GP Partners and 1 Management Partner, alongside 4 Salaried GPs, a GP Retainer, and an experienced team of 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Our ANPs play a central role in patient care and are highly valued members of the clinical team. You'll be joining a service where advanced practice is well established, supported, and given the autonomy to thrive.

We work collaboratively, laugh often, and genuinely look out for one another.We believe excellent patient care is built on strong teamwork, shared workload, mutual respect, and the occasional well timed biscuit break. Our culture is genuinely collegiate and approachable, with a focus on delivering high quality, sustainable care while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

A Team That's Got Your Back

You won't be doing this alone. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes:

  • 4 Practice-employed and PCIP Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • 3 Skilled Practice Nurses
  • A dedicated Pharmacotherapy Team
  • 2 Mental Health Nurses
  • CTAC support for phlebotomy
  • 2 Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
  • Attached District Nursing and Health Visiting Teams

Plus, a fantastic admin and management team who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

We're Big on Learning (and Teaching Too)

We're proud to be a Training Practice, supporting:

  • GP Specialist Trainees
  • FY2 Doctors
  • Practice Manager Trainees
  • 5th Year Medical Students

There is a real buzz about learning here. Whether you're interested in teaching, mentoring, supporting ANP trainees, or continuing your own professional development, you'll be encouraged to grow.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent ANP qualification/experience)
  • ACE and DDM or equivalent
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
  • Experience working autonomously in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Out of Hours, or a similar advanced practice setting
  • Ability to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
  • Excellent clinical decision making and risk assessment skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to professional development, clinical governance, and service improvement
Desirable
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring ANP trainees
  • Interest in developing a specialist clinical area
  • Experience in chronic disease management
  • Minor illness and injury experience
  • Teaching, leadership, or quality improvement experience
Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will:

  • Deliver autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acute and undifferentiated presentations.
  • Prescribe, investigate, and refer patients appropriately within your scope of practice.
  • Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and the development of Advanced Practice within the practice.
The Role

We are looking for an ANP who is confident in managing a broad range of undifferentiated presentations within Primary Care and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The role offers:

  • Flexible hours and sessions available
  • Mix of face to face and telephone consultations
  • A combination of same day urgent care and routine clinical work
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests
  • A supportive clinical environment with easy access to GP advice and peer support
  • Permanent position
  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Flexible start date
Time to Recharge

We know that good care starts with well supported clinicians:

  • Up to 6 weeks annual leave
  • 2 weeks public holidays

(all pro rata)

And yes, proper breaks are encouraged. Tea, coffee, and a bit of team chat are very much part of the working day.

Why Alva? Why Us?

Because here you'll find:

  • A welcoming, down to earth team
  • An established and highly respected ANP service
  • Flexibility that supports real work life balance
  • Strong leadership and stability
  • A genuine commitment to innovation and service improvement
  • Opportunities to shape and develop Advanced Practice services
  • A place where your voice is heard and your contribution matters
Come and See for Yourself

We'd love to meet you. Informal visits and chats are actively encouraged (we'll put the kettle on).

Reference:

Salary: Dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 08/10/2026

Closing Date: 23/10/2026