Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Paediatric Ambulatory units.
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric nurse, we would love to hear from you. We are a friendly team who are open to new ideas and innovation. We can offer a pro-active learning environment as well as many supportive in-service learning opportunities.
This is a valuable opportunity for a keen, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team of dedicated nurses and doctors who provide a first class service to the children on our inpatient ward, ambulatory units and outpatients departments. The post holder will have the opportunity to join us in our new state of art hospital, working in an environment of excellence. The post holder must be a qualified staff nurse who has Paediatric qualifications and is able to undertake excellent clinical practices in order to provide excellent patient-centered care.
Trainee ANP will be considered at a Band 7.
For more information and an informal visit, please contact our Paediatric Matron via email at Jackie.tyler1@nhs.net or Eunice Goto @ eunice.goto1@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The Trust offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports continual professional development, through regular clinical supervision, in-service training, and opportunity to participate in service improvement initiatives.The paediatric Team operates from 7am to 8pm seven days a week. The post therefore involves joining a seven-day roster that includes regular weekend work and provides opportunity for flexible working hours and enhanced payment rates.Successful candidates will require good communication skills, commitment to multi-disciplinary working, a proactive approach to personal and professional development and well-developed organisational skills.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oRelevant experience in speciality/related specialty (recommended: inclusive of at least 5 years in senior role)
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oEvidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oAdvanced clinical assessment skills
- oEvidence of research & audit
- oExperience/ knowledge of diseases/ complexities prevalent in acute care
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in the NHS
- oEvidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
- oManagement and leadership experience
- oMember of a pertinent specialist interest group
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree educated to relevant post (scientific level 6 qualification) with associated Professional Registration
- oLevel 7 qualifications namely recognised MSc in ACP Alternatively: Post Graduate Diploma qualification in acute/critical care practice/ related discipline or equivalent experience and equivalent training PLUS ACP credentialing through equivalence route recognised by the HEE
- oNon-Medical Prescribing Course
- oqualification Advanced life support
Desirable
- oTeaching & mentoring qualification
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced IT literacy, legible and accurate record keeping
- oSound clinical reasoning & decision making
- oAdvanced clinical practice skills i.e. ABGs, ECG, cannulation and CXR interpretation
Desirable
- oConversant with IT systems used for speciality
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oRelevant experience in speciality/related specialty (recommended: inclusive of at least 5 years in senior role)
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oEvidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oAdvanced clinical assessment skills
- oEvidence of research & audit
- oExperience/ knowledge of diseases/ complexities prevalent in acute care
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in the NHS
- oEvidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
- oManagement and leadership experience
- oMember of a pertinent specialist interest group
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree educated to relevant post (scientific level 6 qualification) with associated Professional Registration
- oLevel 7 qualifications namely recognised MSc in ACP Alternatively: Post Graduate Diploma qualification in acute/critical care practice/ related discipline or equivalent experience and equivalent training PLUS ACP credentialing through equivalence route recognised by the HEE
- oNon-Medical Prescribing Course
- oqualification Advanced life support
Desirable
- oTeaching & mentoring qualification
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced IT literacy, legible and accurate record keeping
- oSound clinical reasoning & decision making
- oAdvanced clinical practice skills i.e. ABGs, ECG, cannulation and CXR interpretation
Desirable
- oConversant with IT systems used for speciality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone/ Tunbridge wells hospital
Hermitage Lane
maidstone/ pembury
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
