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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Supernumerary whilst training, university and study time are included within working week)
Job ref
216-HB-W6381978
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Plymouth
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£43,742 - £57,349 Band 7 training, moving to Band 8a once all criteria met
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
11/07/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo

Trainee Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

As part of the AP training programme the post holder will be developing their capabilities and competencies to enable them to:

 

  • Exercise autonomous clinical expertise, high levels of judgement and decision making and utilise advanced clinical skills to ensure that children and young people receive holistic, timely and high quality care.
  • Work with the family and MDT to assess, plan and implement a plan of care across all areas of the paediatric unit. 
  • Draw on expertise on the four pillars of advanced practice to lead and influence improvements to standards of care. 
  • Develop a culture of organisational learning to inspire future and existing staff.
  •  Influence or lead on the improvement of care though clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research in collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues.
  • Demonstrate compassionate leadership in daily working

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome ***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will develop knowledge and skill across all four pillars of advanced practice, gaining experience in all areas of paediatric practice throughout the trust.  Detailed duties can be found in the job description 

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will develop knowledge and skill across all four pillars of advanced practice, gaining experience in all areas of paediatric practice throughout the trust.  Details of main responsibilities can be found in the job description attached. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Statutory Professional Registration specific to children (NMC subsection children's nursing)
  • Professional Degree
  • Demonstrable evidence of ability to work at academic level 7 (prior level 6 or level 7 study, or if appropriate, willingness to submit academic piece for assessment).
Desirable criteria
  • Management package
  • Provider/Instructor on APLS
  • Education/Mentorship/ Supervision Course
  • Leadership course
  • Professional Nurse Advocate or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience working within a paediatric setting and recognition of transferrable skills
  • Management ability and leadership experience
  • Evidence of comprehensive clinical and practical skills with infants, children and young people
  • Experience of education of others
Desirable criteria
  • Change management skills
  • Multi-professional supervision
  • Appraisal skills
  • Implementing/influencing policy and clinical guidance
  • Recent experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
  • Demonstrate experience in a variety of paediatric settings such as admissions/ED, inpatients, outpatients, community

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
  • Evidence of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbally from.
  • Flexible and responsive to changing environments.
  • Demonstrate understanding and incorporates customer care.
  • Ability to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems.
  • Ability to manage own case load working to priorities and deadlines.

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
  • Work within the flexible working policy.
  • Ability to manage work and life balance to ensure effectiveness and wellbeing.
  • Time management
  • Use own initiative, work independently and recognise when to seek help.

Other factors

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of local and national health policy.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Pauling
Job title
Lead Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 430340
Additional information

Preferred contact via email 

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