Trainee Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitoner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide holistic care to children and young people across various settings. You will undertake advanced assessments, manage complex cases, and benefit from comprehensive training, including enrollment in the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. This role offers numerous staff benefits and a supportive environment to advance your career.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Access to psychological support

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse or AHP with experience in paediatric care.
• Committed to continuous personal development in clinical practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, holistic care to children and young people.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessments and diagnostics.
• Manage complex presentations and referrals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Advanced clinical assessments

Decision-making

Medication prescription

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Paediatric Nurse Practitioner – Band 7 to 8a Development Role

Join us in shaping the future of paediatric care.

Are you a passionate paediatric nurse or AHP ready to take the next step in your career? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Trainee Paediatric Nurse/AHP Practitioner, with full support to develop into a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

As part of your induction, you’ll be enrolled on the Coventry University MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, equipping you with the qualifications and skills required for autonomous practice at Band 8a level.

What you’ll do

• Deliver expert, holistic care to children and young people across SSPAU, inpatient wards, and ED.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and decision-making to plan and evaluate care.
• Prescribe medications, request and interpret investigations, and perform procedures including lumbar puncture.
• Manage complex presentations and make timely referrals within and beyond the Trust.
• Work closely with senior clinicians and APNPs, contributing to the medical Tier 2 rota, responding to resus calls, and accepting acute referrals from GPs.

What you’ll gain

• 80% of your time will be dedicated to clinical practice, with protected time to develop across all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, education, and research.
• You’ll be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team and senior colleagues as you grow in confidence and autonomy.
• Opportunities to lead service improvement, contribute to audit and research, and support education across the paediatric workforce.

Who we’re looking for

A motivated, compassionate nurse/ AHP with a clear commitment to advancing paediatric care. You’ll be a role model for others, embodying our Trust values and striving for excellence in everything you do.

Staff Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025