Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join our Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) team here at Northumbria Healthcare.
This advert is open to those who are already qualified APNPs and those aspiring to be.
The APNPs are highly skilled, experienced, and educated members of the care team who can diagnose and treat healthcare needs of Children and Young People who present to ED and/or are admitted to SSPAU as inpatients.
The APNPs work on a blended rota with Paediatric Registrars (ST4-ST8) and Paediatric SAS doctors.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received Annex 21 The provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 21 - Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, would apply whilst undertaking training in this role.
For further information on Annex 21, please see: Main duties of the job Successful candidates with a MSc in Advanced Paediatric practice will be appointed a Clinical Supervisor, who along with the APNP team, will support them through a supernumerary programme.
Following completion of this they will join the middle grade rota contributing to providing clinical cover in the Paediatric A&E/SSPAU.
Successful candidates without a qualification in Advanced Paediatric Clinical Practice will be supported to complete a 3 year, part time MSc programme in Advanced Paediatric Practice.
They will be supported by the ACP lead, Clinical Supervisor and APNP Team to work independently and transition onto the medical rota as their course is ending.
Following this they will spend a period consolidating their clinical skills, developing independent practice and working towards independent neonatal transports.
Trainee Candidates Year 1 - Band 7, Year 2 - Band 7and Year 3 Band - 8a providing competencies have been achieved whilst working towards full accreditation).
About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients?
You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
Sound too good to be true?
Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way!
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for Band 7 Trainee Advanced Paediatric Nurse PractitionerBand 8a Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC (NMC RN Child required for APNP post) Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.
Mentorship qualification Independent and supplementary nonmedical prescriber (willingness to work towards as part of APNP preparation) Desirable Management and leadership qualification IR(ME)R training ALS / APLS Major Incident Training Prescribing qualificationSafeguarding children and Young People Level 3 Experience and knowledge Essential Extensive demonstrable experience in specialty / clinical area Experience of implementing evidence based practice Experience of participation in clinical audit Desirable Information technology skills