Job summary
Applications are invited for an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner post in paediatric transport for the PaNDR service.
The PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval) is a leading provider of transport services for theEast of England delivering critical care for infant's children and young people who require transfer to specialist units.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to join our dedicated transportteam. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children by providing high-level clinical careduring transport.
As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of leading emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an APNP with independent prescribing qualifications. Freedom to act and with competence is essential to being successful and safe in the role. You will be required to perform advanced clinical procedures, manage acute conditions, and liaise with medical teams at the receiving hospital. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires the ability to make quick, informed decisions and to provide excellent clinical care in an often-unpredictable setting.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the clinical experience gained, this post is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in logisticalplanning, prioritisation and trouble-shooting. All are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and utilisetheir teaching skills through outreach visits, education programmes and simulation training.
Main duties
The post holder will have a key role in ensuring that PaNDR delivers the commissioned service and meets the associated key performance and quality indicators. As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of primarily being the medical lead in emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an ANP with independent prescribing qualifications. Freedom to act and with competence are essential to being successful and safe in the role. It will be necessary to manage complex transfers using professional judgement, safe decision making and discretion to ensure the best outcomes for the patient, family and colleagues. There will also be times where it is necessary to flex to act in a nursing role or as a single clinician on transfer. As a member of the senior team there is a professional responsibility to develop other staff, the service and the parent experience by engaging in educational and governance activities.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 October 2025
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 October 2025
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC
- Post registration critical care qualification.
- Master's degree in Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advance Practice.
- Independent / supplementary Nursing Prescribing.
- Teaching and assessing / mentorship qualification.
- Advanced life support qualification
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an ANP.
- Proven leadership experience.
- Experience of managing and leading change processes.
Desirable
- Current or previous experience within a structured transport service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Involvement in research and/or audit.
- Has the initiative and ability to develop areas of interest within the specialty.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
- Proven leadership and team leading skills.
- Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice.
Additonal Requirements
Essential
- Highly motivated.
- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
- Reliable and supportive.
- Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions.
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC
- Post registration critical care qualification.
- Master's degree in Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advance Practice.
- Independent / supplementary Nursing Prescribing.
- Teaching and assessing / mentorship qualification.
- Advanced life support qualification
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an ANP.
- Proven leadership experience.
- Experience of managing and leading change processes.
Desirable
- Current or previous experience within a structured transport service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Involvement in research and/or audit.
- Has the initiative and ability to develop areas of interest within the specialty.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
- Proven leadership and team leading skills.
- Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice.
Additonal Requirements
Essential
- Highly motivated.
- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
- Reliable and supportive.
- Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions.
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).