Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Band: Band 8a equivalent £55,690 £62,682 per annum

Reports to: Clinical Director for Neighbourhood, Project lead for neighbourhood

Accountable to: Neighbourhood Steering Group

Patients and Carers, Practice/Network GPs, Nursing Staff, Neighbourhood Access Service team, Community Paediatric Teams, Safeguarding Leads, Social Care and VCSE partners, Pharmacists.

The Paediatric ANP will provide autonomous, advanced clinical care within the Neighbourhood Access Service, part of the New Models Programme designed to improve same-day access and reduce pressure on GP time. This role focuses on urgent and reactive paediatric presentations, supporting children and young people with acute illness, minor injuries, and safeguarding concerns, while liaising with secondary care for complex cases. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the postholder will deliver advanced assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for paediatric patients, ensuring safe, effective, and family-centred care. The role will also contribute safeguarding, and reducing health inequalities in line with Core20PLUS5 priorities, while supporting service development and digital interoperability across neighbourhood sites.

Overview of Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide same-day paediatric assessments for patients referred to the Neighbourhood Access Service.

Manage undifferentiated paediatric presentations, including acute minor illness and common childhood illnesses, including escalation where required.

Prescribe and review medication in line with local formulary and NICE guidance.

Deliver evidence-based interventions for common childhood conditions and minor injuries.

Liaise with community paediatric teams, safeguarding leads, and social care for continuity of care.

Ensure accurate documentation and coding in clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS).

Adhere to safeguarding policies for children and young people.

Comply with Data Protection Act, GDPR, and Caldicott principles.

Participate in clinical governance, incident reporting, and service audits.

Personal / Professional Development

• Maintain own personal / professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance and discuss development needs with mentor, supervisors and managers, on a regular basis.
• Maintain NMC registration and professional development in line with expectations of the role
• Work at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required.
• Participate in the Practice Performance Review process.

This Job Description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended if appropriate on an annual basis. Discussion will take place with the post holder before any changes are agreed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NICE guidance and local paediatric pathways
• Awareness of safeguarding for children and young people

Desirable

• Knowledge of population health management and Core20PLUS5 priorities

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in paediatric assessment and management in urgent care or community settings

Desirable

• Experience in service development or audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse (NMC)
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
• Independent Prescriber (V300)

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• Leadership qualification

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Advanced assessment, diagnosis, and prescribing skills for children
• Ability to manage acute paediatric presentations

Desirable

• Experience in writing clinical protocols

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across neighbourhood sites
• Commitment to patient-centred care

Desirable

• Driving license and access to transport

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

3Sixty Care Partnership

Address

Isebrook Hospital

Irthlingborough Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8 1LP

Employer's website

https://www.3sixtycarepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)