Transforming Nursing, Midwifery And Health Profession (NMaHP) roles: review of Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner roles within Scotland

The report of the Short Life Working Group (SLWG) set up by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to review the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist as part of the Transforming Roles Programme, and improve national consistency in Scotland for Clinical Nurse Specialist and Specialist Practitioner roles.


3. Outcomes of Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Review

National role definitions, competencies and governance frameworks for Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner (Level 6) and Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Level 7) can be found at Annexes C, D and E. All NHS Boards are required to match current staff against the agreed definitions and competencies and ensure appropriate governance processes are in place.

Contact

Email: ian.roxburgh@gov.scot

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