Paediatric Nurse Practitioner/Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Paediatric Nurse/ Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paediatric Clinical Practitioner passionate about working in urgent care services?

Do you want to work in a forward thinking, diverse and rewarding environment?

We are wishing to recruit a Paediatric Nurse/Clinical Practitioner at St Charles Urgent Care Centre (UCC).

This is an exciting time to join our Nurse/ Clinical Practitioner Led Urgent Care/ Walk in Services, as we restructure how we deliver high quality care to the Paediatric population.

As a highly valued member of our team, the quality of care we provide starts with you. There is opportunity for flexible working, with a variety of shift patterns across the week and opportunity to work across our other services. We pride ourselves on our ACP/ENP's being up to date with the latest evidenced-based practices as well as being supportive of our staff in their professional development.

Band 7 Paediatric Nurse/ Paediatric Clinical Practitioner

St Charles Urgent Care Centre, W10 6DZ (7 day service - No nights)

St Charles Urgent Care Centre, See's both Paediatric & Adult patients.On average we see 250 children a month between the ages of 2-16 years. Xray facilities on site.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated Paediatric Nurse/ Paediatric Clinical Practitioner with experience of working autonomously in a community and/ or emergency care setting. Paediatric minor injuries experience is highly desirable but not essential as training can be supported.

The UCC see's both Paediatric & Adult patients. Part of the role will involve occasional cross-cover working. We ensure that all our practitioners work only within their scope of practice and will offer training and support for the Paediatric trained practitioner to feel empowered to work in an area which serves both children & adults.

Why work with us?

We provide an educationally focused environment, which will allow you to professionally grow and develop your repertoire of clinical skills, and theoretical knowledge, through work-based education and training.
We have an excellent track record of supporting clinicians through programmes of further advanced training such as the Non-Medical Prescribing.
With the support of our team of highly experiences 8A advanced practitioners, we will enable you to develop other skills, such as mentoring and co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the department.
Our St Charles UCC has X-ray facilities enables a wide range of clinical experience.
There is limited free parking available. A tube station is located within walking distance.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Jasmine Zblewska (Lead Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner) - 07787669235

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10662

Job locations

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

London

W10 6DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Utilise advanced clinical and diagnostic skills and expert knowledge to carry out thorough assessments of physical and psycho-social needs of children in order to develop a comprehensive short term care plan aiming to optimising health and wellbeing of patients and where possible to prevent avoidable attendances/admissions to secondary care.
To act as role model ensuring that assessment and treatments conform to best practice as agreed through organisational or nationally accepted NHS guidelines issued from approved sources such as NICE.
To undertake the first contact autonomous role through face-to-face client assessment and consultation.
Request or perform and interpret tests using clinical judgment and expertise.
Provide patients, carers & families with an evidence-based diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Utilise advanced clinical and diagnostic skills and expert knowledge to carry out thorough assessments of physical and psycho-social needs of children in order to develop a comprehensive short term care plan aiming to optimising health and wellbeing of patients and where possible to prevent avoidable attendances/admissions to secondary care.
To act as role model ensuring that assessment and treatments conform to best practice as agreed through organisational or nationally accepted NHS guidelines issued from approved sources such as NICE.
To undertake the first contact autonomous role through face-to-face client assessment and consultation.
Request or perform and interpret tests using clinical judgment and expertise.
Provide patients, carers & families with an evidence-based diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qaulification

Essential

Registered Paediatric Nurse with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional education in an accredited Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or has completed relevant Paediatric Advanced Practice modules.

Desirable

Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
University accredited Minor injuries Module

Person Specification

Education/Qaulification

Essential

Registered Paediatric Nurse with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional education in an accredited Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or has completed relevant Paediatric Advanced Practice modules.

Desirable

Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
University accredited Minor injuries Module

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.