Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the Paediatric Assessment Unit, which provides a 7-day service. You will work as part of the medical team providing clinical management of acutely unwell children, in close partnership with the Paediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient ward.
The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) to provide patient-centred quality care, encompassing advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management within an agreed scope of practice. You will work collaboratively with Advanced Practitioners, Consultants, and Service leads, employing complex decision-making and demonstrating core practice capabilities and area-specific clinical competence.
Our organisation prioritises staff development and wellbeing, offering various resources, including an on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, and comprehensive occupational health services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Advanced Clinical assessment & History taking skills
- Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills
Requirements:
- 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)
- Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality
- Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership & Management, Research, Education)
Desirable:
- Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality (e.g., RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP)
- Previous experience in an advanced practice role