Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity for enthusiastic band 6 nurses or above to join Embrace, Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Children's Transport Service as Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The successful candidates should have a strong background in either Paediatric or Neonatal Intensive Care. Previous transport experience is not required but is desirable.
Embrace is a highly specialist, round-the-clock transport service for critically ill infants and children in Yorkshire and the Humber who require care in another hospital in the region or further afield. Each year our specialist teams of nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, doctors and drivers transfer more than 2,200 infants and children by road ambulances, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be to develop the clinical skills and knowledge required to work independently as a transport practitioner over a 3 year course at the University of Sheffield. The post holder will be competent in the assessment and management of critically ill children and infants requiring transfer to regional intensive care facilities.
The post holder will be working to achieve a Masters degree in Advanced Nursing Practice in their background speciality. During the 3 year course, you will be working alongside both medical and nurse practitioner mentors to gain further skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis and management with ongoing supervision to develop independent practice.
About us
The ANP team at Embrace work autonomously on the tier 2 rota covering the dual specialities of neonates and paediatrics. The role is split 80:20 (clinical : Non - clinical respectively) giving time for individuals to meet the other 3 pillars of Advanced Practice - Education, Leadership, Service Development and Research. Alongside this we offer regular clinical supervision and an education / training program for both specialities.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Year 1
The first year should have non rostered supernumerary status during which the trainee should have one day per week to attend the required study modules in University and 1 day a week to support on going development of clinical skills, experience and confidence to practice.
Year 2
The second year tACP would require study time to attend the required module(s) and 1 day a week non rostered status same as the 1st year trainees. The rest of the trainees time would be rostered work where the tACP will be seeing patients under supervision and increasing their breadth and depth of knowledge.
Year 3
Trainee ACPs with a Post Graduate Diploma working towards full MSc Advanced Practice (Dissertation module) should have a minimum of 3 hours protected study time per week which can be aggregated per month (e.g. one day every 2 weeks) to support the dissertation module and service development work.
Please Note Interview Date - Monday 17th July 2023
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Year 1
The first year should have non rostered supernumerary status during which the trainee should have one day per week to attend the required study modules in University and 1 day a week to support on going development of clinical skills, experience and confidence to practice.
Year 2
The second year tACP would require study time to attend the required module(s) and 1 day a week non rostered status same as the 1st year trainees. The rest of the trainees time would be rostered work where the tACP will be seeing patients under supervision and increasing their breadth and depth of knowledge.
Year 3
Trainee ACPs with a Post Graduate Diploma working towards full MSc Advanced Practice (Dissertation module) should have a minimum of 3 hours protected study time per week which can be aggregated per month (e.g. one day every 2 weeks) to support the dissertation module and service development work.
Please Note Interview Date - Monday 17th July 2023
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
University specific requirements
Essential
- First degree at 2:1 (there may be some exceptions for previous level 7 study
- At least three years post registration experience and are currently working in a relevant clinical area
- Applicant able to attend University 1-2 days a week during term time
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oOn the relevant part of the NMC register. Part 1,8 or 15.
- oRelevant specialist qualification (ENB 100/415/405/160/R23) or equivalent
- oEvidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- oEvidence of undertaking APLS/EPLS /NLS courses
- oAssessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 3 years at Band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- oExperience of taking charge of a department
- oExperience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
Person Specification
University specific requirements
Essential
- First degree at 2:1 (there may be some exceptions for previous level 7 study
- At least three years post registration experience and are currently working in a relevant clinical area
- Applicant able to attend University 1-2 days a week during term time
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oOn the relevant part of the NMC register. Part 1,8 or 15.
- oRelevant specialist qualification (ENB 100/415/405/160/R23) or equivalent
- oEvidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- oEvidence of undertaking APLS/EPLS /NLS courses
- oAssessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 3 years at Band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- oExperience of taking charge of a department
- oExperience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
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).
