Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated nurse, who will join our proactive team working as a trainee Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP). You will be supported in your professional development by undertaking an MSc program designed specifically to equip you to become a qualified APNP. The course and in house support will focus on your advanced physical assessment skills, diagnostic and decision making skills, drawing on your previous nursing knowledge and experience to support your practice. Your varied experience as a senior nurse within paediatrics will help you to negotiate the transition from traditional nursing into an autonomous advanced practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will work in a variety of settings within the paediatric speciality with a focus on developing advanced clinical skills. The paediatric MDT recognises APNP's as essential to the service and the future of Paediatric care. Your role will include assessment, implementation and evaluation of sick and critically ill patients on the short stay paediatric unit, emergency department, critical care and paediatric ward. We have a detailed induction book and in house training programme which is under-pinned by the four pillars of advanced practice. This is designed to complement your MSc work and consolidate your new knowledge, skills and training.
The training will inform your practice and confidence in decision making, allowing you to work as a practitioner on the on-call medical rota. Non-medical prescribing will be an enhanced role within your practice and you will be supported by a Paediatric Consultant and mentored by an APNP colleague. As well as working with an excellent nursing and medical team who are familiar with the demands and requirement of the trainee APNP role.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered children's nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127
- Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Degree Training
- Additional CPD to Master's level or equivalent including: Independent and Supplementary Non- Medical Prescribing Course Mandatory training as required by the trust IR(ME)R training APLS provider Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of emergency and acute paediatric care including common presentations and their management
- Thorough understanding of contemporary paediatric nursing issues, including the NSF for children and young people
- Knowledge of expanding roles needed within children's acute and ambulatory care settings.
- Evidence of practice development
- Knowledge of safeguarding children agenda and fully conversant with "What to do when you suspect a child is being abused"
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of financial management
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered children's nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127
- Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Degree Training
- Additional CPD to Master's level or equivalent including: Independent and Supplementary Non- Medical Prescribing Course Mandatory training as required by the trust IR(ME)R training APLS provider Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of emergency and acute paediatric care including common presentations and their management
- Thorough understanding of contemporary paediatric nursing issues, including the NSF for children and young people
- Knowledge of expanding roles needed within children's acute and ambulatory care settings.
- Evidence of practice development
- Knowledge of safeguarding children agenda and fully conversant with "What to do when you suspect a child is being abused"
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of financial management
- Evidence of innovation in practice
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).
