Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is based in Leicester within the children's services. The ACP will work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to undertake advanced roles and responsibilities, exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis and treatment across a range of paediatric conditions.

The post holder will ensure evidence‑based practice is embedded in all aspects of care and routinely disseminated

Job description

Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The post holder will be an integral member of the team working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients care and reporting to the Head of Nursing. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific or diverse and undetermined caseload of critically or acutely or chronically ill or injured patients who may have highly complex acute presentations or more minor common illnesses and injuries. The ACP will act as a professional resource for the multi-professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment; and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.