About this role
Job summary
The Advanced Practitioner role in paediatrics supports the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of children and young people across acute paediatric pathways. The post holder will practise autonomously within their scope of competence, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to support safe, effective, and timely care.
Priority will be given to experienced and qualified Advanced Practitioners with relevant paediatric experience. Where there are insufficient suitably qualified applicants, applications from practitioners seeking a trainee advanced practitioner role will be considered. Trainee applicants must be able to demonstrate extensive clinical experience in paediatrics. Any trainee appointment would be made at Band 7, with appropriate training, educational supervision and clinical support in place.
This post is suited to clinicians committed to maintaining high standards of paediatric care and contributing to the development of paediatrics and advanced practice within the UHP.
Main duties of the job
Work in accordance with the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (HEE, 2017) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) Trust Policy for Advanced Practice Utilise advanced clinical skills to ensure that patients within Paediatrics receive holistic, timely and high-quality care Exercise clinical expertise, high levels of judgement, discretion, and decision- making in care, in accordance with their scope of practice Draw on expertise utilising the four pillars of advanced practice to lead and influence improvements to standards of care Develop a culture of organisational learning to inspire future and existing staf Influence and lead on the improvement of care though clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research in collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues. Demonstrate compassionate leadership in daily working Facilitates multidisciplinary education for all members of the Paediatric team. Attends Paediatric medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls in all areas of the hospital ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
Details of main responsibilities can be found in the job description.
Please note - a qualified and trainee job description is attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oStatutory Professional Registration oSignificant contribution to a Portfolio of Evidence oIndependent non-medical prescribing, if from a core profession in which NMP is supported oMasters Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) oAdvanced Paediatric Life Support provider oSafeguarding children Level 3
Desirable
oManagement package oInstructor on life support courses oEducation/Mentorship/ Supervision Course oLeadership course
Knowledge and Experience Essential
oExtensive, recent demonstrable experience within clinical Paediatric practice. oManagement ability and leadership demonstrable experience oExcellent clinical and practical skills with infants, children and young people oDemonstrable experience of education and supervision oRecent demonstrable experience in clinical audit and quality improvement oInfluencing policy and clinical guidance oProven evidence of practice in line with the HEE (2017) multi-professional framework
Desirable
oChange management skills oMulti-professional supervision oAppraisal skills oImplementing policy and clinical guidance oExtensive demonstrable experience in a multitude of Paediatric settings such as Assessment unit/ward/community/ED/outpatient
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
oAbility to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action. oProven evidence of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development oAbility to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form oFlexible and responsive to changing environments oDemonstrates understanding and incorporates customer care oAbility to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems oAbility to manage own case load working to priorities and deadlines
Disposition, Attitude and Motivation Essential
oDemonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner. oWork within the flexible working policy oAbility to manage work life balance to ensure effectiveness and wellbeing oExcellent Time management skills oUse own initiative and work independently recognising when to seek help
Other factors Essential
oAwareness of local and national health policy
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)