Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston, UK is seeking an experienced Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Paediatric Assessment Unit, a 7-day service. The post involves autonomous clinical management of acutely unwell children within an expert medical team, in close partnership with the Paediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient ward.

You will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within a defined scope of practice, collaborating with colleagues

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in nursing or allied health.
• Degree level award (level 6) with postgraduate specialist training.
• Independent or Supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant).
• Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality (e.g. RCEM, RCN, full MACP membership).

Responsibilities

• Autonomous Advanced Practitioner (AP) to provide patient-centred quality care.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practitioners/ Consultants/ Service lead and work with autonomy.
• Provide clinical management of acutely unwell children within an agreed scope of practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

Degree level award

Postgraduate training

Independent prescriber

Advanced practice accreditation

Job description

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 15 November 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Paediatric Assessment Unit is 7 day service. You will work as part of the medical team providing clinical management of acutely unwell children. You will work in close partnership with the Paediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient ward to ensure the child is assessed an treated in the right place.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) to provide patient-centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis and management within an agreed scope of practice.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Advanced Practitioners/ Consultant/ Service lead. They will work with a high degree of autonomy and employ complex decision making and demonstrate core practice capabilities and area specific clinical competence.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification (nursing or allied health professional).
• Degree level award (level 6) plus postgraduate specialist training, experience, short courses to Master's equivalent level.
• Independent or Supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant).
• Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP.

Experience

• Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality
• Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership & Management, Research, Education)
• Previous experience in an advanced practice role

Skills

• Advanced Clinical assessment & History taking skills
• Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust