Job summary
Interview date will be Tuesday 15 October 2024
An exciting and unique opportunity for enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join Embrace, Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Children's Transport Service . 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.
Anyone with neonatal or paediatric ANP qualification who do not have intensive care experience will be considered however starting salary will be at Band 7 progressing to Band 8a following training and supervision to meet job description criteria and independent practice on the tier 2 rota.
Main duties of the job
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 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 specialties.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
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
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
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
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Part 1 / 8 or 15 of the NMC register and relevant specialist qualification (ENB 415/100/405/160) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Possession of APLS/EPLS & NLS course competency ? Possession of a Masters degree in Advanced Nursing practice or having undertaken the Advanced Nurse Practice course together with a Masters degree in nursing
- Willingness to undertake or have undertaken the nurse prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 7 or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Experience of taking charge of a department
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
- Experience of independent practice on a tier 2 rota
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of transport of children or neonates
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent relevant paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU/theatres
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptor ship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- Ability to intubate patients
- Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
- Management of the acute medical emergency under the support of the service consultant i.e. chest drain insertion
- Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's / neonatal nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Protection procedures
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Clinical Governance
- Is able to articulate a personal philosophy of nursing & understanding of the role of the advanced nurse practitioner
- Demonstrates understating of the role and fit of the ANP within service provision
Person Specification
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Part 1 / 8 or 15 of the NMC register and relevant specialist qualification (ENB 415/100/405/160) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Possession of APLS/EPLS & NLS course competency ? Possession of a Masters degree in Advanced Nursing practice or having undertaken the Advanced Nurse Practice course together with a Masters degree in nursing
- Willingness to undertake or have undertaken the nurse prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 7 or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Experience of taking charge of a department
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
- Experience of independent practice on a tier 2 rota
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of transport of children or neonates
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent relevant paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU/theatres
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptor ship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- Ability to intubate patients
- Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
- Management of the acute medical emergency under the support of the service consultant i.e. chest drain insertion
- Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's / neonatal nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Protection procedures
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Clinical Governance
- Is able to articulate a personal philosophy of nursing & understanding of the role of the advanced nurse practitioner
- Demonstrates understating of the role and fit of the ANP within service provision
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).
