Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic acute general paediatric team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
The successful applicant will work with the senior medical and nursing team in delivery of acute/urgent care to unwell children admitted from across Cornwall. They will help lead the ongoing evolution of our forward-thinking Paediatric Assessment Unit and its expanding Advanced Practitioner Team.
Royal Cornwall Hospital is the only Secondary Care facility in the county. We see a huge range of paediatric presentations and acuity. We are a cohesive team and are excited to have a motivated and skilled new member help us continue to deliver excellent care. This job opportunity offers all this whilst living in a county with all that the beautiful coastal region has to offer outside of work.
This is a full time, permanent post
Main duties of the job
The main focus of this position will be to provide urgent care to children referred to our Paediatric Assessment Unit and to be a member of Paediatric Emergency Response Team within the hospital. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the supervision of a consultant paediatrician the post-holder will utilise their specialist knowledge and skills to:
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions within the parameters of local protocols
Undertake relevant clinical examination as indicated by the patient's condition; analysing clinical signs and investigating results to support diagnosis and initiating any treatment as required
Perform delegated clinical interventions against specialty protocol incorporating appropriate history and request investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, x-rays in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows
Undertake independent prescribing as part of clinical role and maintain prescribing competence as per Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Guidelines.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professionally manage trainee Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
Working with the paediatric matron and lead consultant to develop and expand the Paediatric Advanced Practice Service.
Provide professional support and leadership to senior nurses and trainee medical staff within paediatrics and acute care.
Professionally organise and manage own paediatric caseload.
Develop a learning culture and facilitate interdisciplinary learning across acute paediatric care.
Practice as an expert practitioner for urgent care/ ambulatory care and paediatrics.
Set up and run paediatric clinics and pathways to support the paediatric service.
Support the development and expansion of nursing roles.
To use National, Community/ Public Health assessment information and guidelines, when evaluating patients needs, initiating referrals, co-ordinating care and programme management.
Promote the involvement of children, young people and families with health related activities that contribute to improvement of services.
Integrate national priorities for safety into organisational practices, drawing on standards and best practice evidence to guide organisational decision making.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of autonomy and accountability within Trust policies and NMC codes of conduct.
Have an in depth understanding of childrens and parental rights and responsibilities and be able to provide advice and act as an advocate as needed.
Participate in the identification of training needs and co-ordination of education and training programmes for both nursing and medical staff within this speciality and throughout the Trust.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professionally manage trainee Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
Working with the paediatric matron and lead consultant to develop and expand the Paediatric Advanced Practice Service.
Provide professional support and leadership to senior nurses and trainee medical staff within paediatrics and acute care.
Professionally organise and manage own paediatric caseload.
Develop a learning culture and facilitate interdisciplinary learning across acute paediatric care.
Practice as an expert practitioner for urgent care/ ambulatory care and paediatrics.
Set up and run paediatric clinics and pathways to support the paediatric service.
Support the development and expansion of nursing roles.
To use National, Community/ Public Health assessment information and guidelines, when evaluating patients needs, initiating referrals, co-ordinating care and programme management.
Promote the involvement of children, young people and families with health related activities that contribute to improvement of services.
Integrate national priorities for safety into organisational practices, drawing on standards and best practice evidence to guide organisational decision making.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of autonomy and accountability within Trust policies and NMC codes of conduct.
Have an in depth understanding of childrens and parental rights and responsibilities and be able to provide advice and act as an advocate as needed.
Participate in the identification of training needs and co-ordination of education and training programmes for both nursing and medical staff within this speciality and throughout the Trust.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child Branch).
- Holds a first level degree
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent, near completion
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
- Managerial experience/ leading a team
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience within specialty
- Previous experience within a Paediatric Practitioner role
- Varied experience in paediatrics i.e. medical/surgical plus specialities.
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities
- Experience within an assessment / admissions unit.
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU and or ICU experience
- Paediatric venepuncture/ cannulation.
- Information / data / statistical experience. Experience in project planning / service development / managing change
Practical and intellectual skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to organise own learning and development
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Disposition
Essential
- Able to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure effective interventions are put in place
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child Branch).
- Holds a first level degree
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent, near completion
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
- Managerial experience/ leading a team
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience within specialty
- Previous experience within a Paediatric Practitioner role
- Varied experience in paediatrics i.e. medical/surgical plus specialities.
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities
- Experience within an assessment / admissions unit.
Desirable
- Paediatric HDU and or ICU experience
- Paediatric venepuncture/ cannulation.
- Information / data / statistical experience. Experience in project planning / service development / managing change
Practical and intellectual skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to organise own learning and development
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Disposition
Essential
- Able to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure effective interventions are put in place
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).
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