Pediatric ANP: Lead Complex Care in Palliative Pediatrics

Children'S Hospices Across Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave up to 40 days

Perkbox benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the ANP Team. The post involves expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for children with complex palliative care needs, across hospice, community and home settings in Scotland.

You will lead complex symptom management, contribute to service development and mentor nursing colleagues, while working within a 7-day ANP rota and travelling to Rachel House/Mina House as required.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration (RN).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice.
• Non-Medical Prescriber with V300 Independent/Supplementary Prescriber registration with the NMC.
• Demonstrated competency in paediatrics, neonatal care, palliative care and care around dying.
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development, with a portfolio demonstrating relevant training and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Lead the management of complex symptoms and care around dying.
• Independently prescribe and manage medication safely and effectively.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Support children and families to identify their preferred place of care.
• Contribute specialist expertise to multidisciplinary reviews and case discussions.
• Work across hospice, community and home settings, ensuring seamless care delivery.
• Act as a clinical leader and role model for advanced practice.
• Support service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships with NHS and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance and demonstrate the impact of advanced practice.
• Share specialist knowledge across CHAS and partner organisations.
• Support the development of nursing colleagues and students.
• Promote evidence-based practice and professional learning.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to innovation and evidence generation within paediatric palliative care.
• Support improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Paediatrics

Neonatal care

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Portfolio development

Education

NMC Registration (RN)

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice

Non‑Medical Prescriber with V300 Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (NMC)

Job description

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the ANP Team. The post involves expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for children with complex palliative care needs, across hospice, community and home settings in Scotland.

You will lead complex symptom management, contribute to service development and mentor nursing colleagues, while working within a 7-day ANP rota and travelling to Rachel House/Mina House as required.