Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Mentorship

Education and research opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an Advanced Neonatal Clinician to cross the nursing and medical care boundary, working autonomously with Consultant supervision. The post-holder will lead in early assessment, planning and delivery of holistic neonatal care for babies and families within Level 2/3 units.

Role includes shift patterns, potential progression from Tier 1 to Tier 2, and commitment to CPD, education and service improvement within NUH.

Qualifications

• BSc Neonatal Studies or degree-level Neonatal qualification.
• ENB 405 or equivalent neonatal qualification with evidence of degree-level learning.
• Masters in Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice (Neonatal) preferred with evidence of delivery and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal nursing care with independent clinical judgement.
• Coordinate and lead patient assessments, planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Support education, training and mentorship within the Neonatal team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing practice

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education and training

Education

BSc Neonatal Studies

ENB 405 or equivalent

Masters in Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice (Neonatal)

Job description

The ACNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to work independently, with support provided by a Consultant Neonatologist for clinical supervision. This includes working out of hours with telephone support from a Consultant Neonatologist. The post holders will promote a high standard of advanced clinical nursing and medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines. An advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement to provide all elements of clinical care using an holistic, family-centred approach, which may include assessment; planning; provision of care and treatment; diagnosis; investigation and referral; evaluation; transfer; discharge; follow-up. ACNPs contribute to Tier 2 (Middle Grade/SpR/ST 4-7) or Tier 1 (SHO/ST1-3) rota and clinical nursing shifts, the work pattern of each individual being determined by their level of experience and competence. There will be the opportunity as experience is gained to progress from Tier 1 to Tier 2. The post-holders will be expected to work on average 37.5 hours per week in a shift pattern. The shift patterns will be compliant with the European Working Time Directive and will involve shifts not more than 13 hours in length and will include working weekends and night shifts on a regular basis. Approximately 25% of the post holders time will be used for nursing development and service development, education and training. The ACNPs will work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical neonatal nursing and medical practice, education, support and clinical leadership. They will be easily recognisable by uniform and badge.

• Qualified Clinical Nurse Practitioner registered with the appropriate regulatory body (UK NMC).
• BSc in Neonatal Studies or undertaken Neonatal Studies at degree level
• Do you have ENB 405 or equivalent recognised neonatal intensive care qualification with additional degree level learning. if so please evidence in your application
• Do you have Masters with Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice.(Neonatal) if so please evidence in your application
• Teaching and Assessing or Mentorship qualification
• NLS Provider
• Registered independent Non- medical prescribing qualification, Demonstrate the ability to deliver nursing care to a group of patients
• Evidence of current clinical neonatal intensive care delivery with leadership responsibilities
• Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.
• Experience of leading programmes of change within an acute NHS setting.
• Ability to meet the highly complex needs of the sick ventilated infant requiring full nursing and medical support, Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to build successful teams
• Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
• Ability to manage conflict
• Strong leadership qualities
• Demonstrates negotiation skills
• Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information, Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• Experience of audit and audit tools
• Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team, Understanding of proactive performance management within a large clinical area
• Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
• Forward thinking, innovative
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities
• Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
• Physical Skills,
• Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
• Able to work shifts

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established team of 14 Neonatal ACPs at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) - one of the UK's largest and most respected teaching hospitals.

Working within our Level 2 and level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units, you'll be a vital part of a multi-professional team providing high-quality, family-centred care to critically ill and premature neonates. As a Qualified ACP, you'll work autonomously and collaboratively to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of complex neonatal conditions, contributing to both the strategic and operational development of neonatal care across the Trust. At NUH, we are committed to supporting our ACP workforce with robust clinical governance, ongoing professional development, and clear progression pathways. You'll have access to regular CPD, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to education, research, and service improvement initiatives. This is more than just a job--it's a chance to make a lasting impact, grow as a leader in neonatal care, and be part of a compassionate, expert team that puts babies and their families at the heart of everything we do., As a service we are anticipating funding to support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign. This will help to fulfil our need for increased capacity and improved environment within Nottingham University Hospitals. There will be many exciting new opportunities for development and learning offered within the MNR project, as part of the ACNP team you will be integral to decision making which will help develop and grow our service.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.