Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to join a dedicated team in a leading healthcare Trust. This role involves providing exceptional care in the Paediatric Assessment and Observation Unit, where you will lead assessments, manage patient caseloads, and support nursing staff. With a commitment to 5 Star Patient Care and a focus on professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and compassion, and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• UK professional registration is required.
• Experience in acute/community paediatrics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and manage caseloads effectively.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff and ensure quality care.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in Advanced Clinical Nursing

Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice

APLS / PLS certification

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Level 3 safeguarding children training

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

About

Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest Trusts.

The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites.

As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care.

Our Values:

• Kind: We are consistently high quality and compassionate.
• Open: We ensure safety and empower staff to improve services.
• Inclusive: We respect individual needs and promote effective communication.

Contact

Key details

Location

Site: Ormskirk Hospital
Address: Wigan Road, Ormskirk
Postcode: L39 2AZ
Major / Minor Region: Merseyside

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: 24 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8 week rolling rota in place including nights and weekends.)

Salary

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a

Specialty

Main area: Paediatrics

Job overview

Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Fixed Term - 24 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our existing team of Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners. The Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner's play a lead role in the running of our established Paediatric Assessment and Observation Unit (PAOU) accepting referrals directly from GP’s, Midwives and from the Paediatric Emergency Department.

A full induction program will be offered.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of Children’s Barred Lists is required for this post.

This will be a competency-based interview, and applicants will be required to complete assessment tasks as part of this process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake history and physical examination to accurately assess the patient’s condition.
• Order, interpret and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Act as a clinical expert providing continuous support to the nursing staff and other MDT members.
• Act autonomously admitting and discharging patients, referring to appropriate specialists/care agencies as appropriate.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and trust policy.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personally prioritise and schedule the management of patient caseloads ensuring optimisation of resources.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead / guide nursing and medical staff in the appropriate and timely care of the patient.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for senior nursing staff in relation to staff development and complaints.

GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide evidence-based leadership ensuring that practice is disseminated to the MDT.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be competent at safeguarding children and implementing the Child in Need and Child Protection procedures.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure optimal and economical use of resources exploring potential for cost improvement.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To be actively involved in the Paediatric Department’s audit programme.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RSCN/RN Child
• Evidence of life-long learning
• Degree in Advanced Clinical Nursing, Preferably Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practice
• APLS / PLS certified
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Level 3 safeguarding children training
• Masters Degree in advanced Clinical Nursing Practice

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Management qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant years recent relevant experience in acute/community paediatrics.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and develop nursing practice.

Desirable criteria

• Children’s ITU or HDU experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to practise advanced clinical skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Shirley Coward
Job title: Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01695 656287