Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to join its paediatric transport team. This role involves providing high-level clinical care during transport and managing emergency transfers. The ideal candidate will have experience as an APNP with independent prescribing qualifications and strong decision-making skills. This position offers career development opportunities and a supportive work environment with excellent facilities.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost travel options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as an APNP with independent prescribing qualifications.
• Ability to manage acute conditions and perform advanced clinical procedures.
• Competence in leading emergency transfers and making quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency transfers in a medical capacity with consultant support.
• Manage complex transfers using professional judgement.
• Engage in educational and governance activities.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Advanced clinical procedures

Decision making

Education

Experience as an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner post in paediatric transport for the PaNDR service. The PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval) is a leading provider of transport services for the East of England delivering critical care for infants, children and young people who require transfer to specialist units.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to join our dedicated transport team. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children by providing high-level clinical care during transport. As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of leading emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an APNP with independent prescribing qualifications. Freedom to act and with competence is essential to being successful and safe in the role. You will be required to perform advanced clinical procedures, manage acute conditions, and liaise with medical teams at the receiving hospital. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires the ability to make quick, informed decisions and to provide excellent clinical care in an often-unpredictable setting.

In addition to the clinical experience gained, this post is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in logistical planning, prioritisation and trouble-shooting. All are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and utilise their teaching skills through outreach visits, education programmes and simulation training.

Main duties

The post holder will have a key role in ensuring that PaNDR delivers the commissioned service and meets the associated key performance and quality indicators. As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of primarily being the medical lead in emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an ANP with independent prescribing qualifications. Freedom to act and with competence are essential to being successful and safe in the role. It will be necessary to manage complex transfers using professional judgement, safe decision making and discretion to ensure the best outcomes for the patient, family and colleagues. There will also be times where it is necessary to flex to act in a nursing role or as a single clinician on transfer. As a member of the senior team there is a professional responsibility to develop other staff, the service and the parent experience by engaging in educational and governance activities.

Why Cambridge University Hospitals?

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local population and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality and transforming services, patient safety and outcomes.

Benefits and development

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialties
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Quality of life in a lovely location
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Eligibility and working arrangements

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: (i) applied for a Graduate visa, (ii) completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date, or (iii) the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk; however, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 October 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 27 October 2025.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we support good working days with development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme includes reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is travel to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise on-site parking for eligible staff. On-site amenities include hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost, a staff pod break space in the Deakin Centre, and a purpose-built colleague café with free tea and coffee, rest space and an outdoor area.

CUH is committed to helping employees achieve a good work-life balance, with flexible arrangements including part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the provided reference. Alternative working hours may be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.