Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious nurse or paramedic to train to become a Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner (pACP) and join our existing two pACPs to work with our ED clinicians to assess patients aged up to 18 who attend the Emergency Department.
You will need to have a high level of paediatric experience in an acute care setting at Band 6 or above and have sound clinical knowledge, whilst also demonstrating managerial and leadership qualities and abilities. The successful candidate will be supported in completing their MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) under the support, guidance and mentorship from ED Consultants.
In order to support our seven-day medicine redesign programme and Ambulatory Care you will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
You should have the ability to assess, diagnose and develop comprehensive management plans for patients under our care. Evidence of working at an advanced level of nursing is essential. Non-medical prescribing would be an advantage. Modules gained at Masters Level in clinical examination and/or diagnostics are also essential for the role.
Candidates are advised to read the following before applying:
- Essential and desirable criteria
- RCEM documents on the role of the pACP
- HEE documents on Advanced Clinical Practice in England
Candidates are required to access to complete skills radar via:
https://daaf.ljmu.ac.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will diligently follow the Paediatric ACP training curriculum as prescribed and undertake all supervised duties as directed by the supervising Consultant and other Consultant Emergency Physicians.
Year 1: There will be a high component of teaching from ED consultants with working hours mainly restricted to 08:00-16:00, Monday through Friday. Duties will include:
Clerking stable paediatric patients in the Emergency Department
Attending some post take ward rounds
Cinical work will be organised around university commitments.
APLS and ILS will need to be completed.
Year 2: At this point, all of the paediatric syllabus will have been covered in teaching sessions and more bespoke sessions will be arranged depending on individual need.
The trainee will start working one evening per week but only during the hours where there is consultant supervision.
Start to see sicker children directly.
Attend some paediatric clinics and post take ward round.
The trainee will not discharge patients without prior discussion with a clinical supervisor.
Year 3 At this point the trainee should be looking to achieve certification as a Paediatric ACP. Shifts will be tailored both to the trainee needs and the department. Likely to be a mix of day and twilight shifts.
After certification and confirmation from the ED Consultant body the ACP will be fully accredited and promoted to Band 8a.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Upon successful completion of training (3 years):
The post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making to the provision of clinical care to children in the Emergency Department (ED)
The post holder ill exercise a high degree of autonomy through the application of advanced clinical skills in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
The post holder will lead and monitor improvements to quality of care through clinical audit, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
The post holder will lead the implementation of relevant clinical guidelines into practice and contribute to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
The post holder will play a crucial role in improving proactive management of patient care in ED by becoming an integral part of the medical staffing rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Upon successful completion of training (3 years):
The post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making to the provision of clinical care to children in the Emergency Department (ED)
The post holder ill exercise a high degree of autonomy through the application of advanced clinical skills in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
The post holder will lead and monitor improvements to quality of care through clinical audit, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
The post holder will lead the implementation of relevant clinical guidelines into practice and contribute to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
The post holder will play a crucial role in improving proactive management of patient care in ED by becoming an integral part of the medical staffing rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN 1st level nurse (or paramedic equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development, evidence of Level 6 and above learning
- Relevant Healthcare Degree
- RCEM credential, or willingness to work towards (Annex 21)
- Masters level qualification relevant to EM specialty, or working towards (Annex 21)
- Current APLS/EPALS certification (Annex 21)
- Independent nurse prescriber (Annex 21)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a registered nurse
- Significant experience in Paediatric Emergency Department or as a paramedic
Desirable
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability at self-directed learning
- Proven organisational and communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to influence and overcome resistance
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to specialist area
- Ability to participate/undertake clinical audit & research
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN 1st level nurse (or paramedic equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development, evidence of Level 6 and above learning
- Relevant Healthcare Degree
- RCEM credential, or willingness to work towards (Annex 21)
- Masters level qualification relevant to EM specialty, or working towards (Annex 21)
- Current APLS/EPALS certification (Annex 21)
- Independent nurse prescriber (Annex 21)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a registered nurse
- Significant experience in Paediatric Emergency Department or as a paramedic
Desirable
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability at self-directed learning
- Proven organisational and communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to influence and overcome resistance
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to specialist area
- Ability to participate/undertake clinical audit & research
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
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).
