Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Paediatric Oncology. This is an exciting role in Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust based in the beautiful county of Cornwall. It is an exciting time to help the Enhanced Level A Shared Care Unit deliver the ambitious goals of the Unit and the Children's Cancer Operational Delivery Network. The small but brilliant team would welcome the APNP to help them in their mission for the children and families of Cornwall.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will have responsibility within all 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. The focus will be to deliver an advanced level of clinical paediatric oncology care and play a key role in the clinical management of paediatric oncology patients and paediatric venous access. To work within the multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England (HEE2017), the post holder will be expected to deliver components related to leadership and management, education and research as well as the clinical component.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be practicing autonomously as a practitioner to provide patient-centered quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management within an agreed scope of practice. It also includes acting as a role model and expert practitioner in paediatric oncology in order to teach and support others, both medical and nursing. The successful candidate will be expected to create a good working relationship with the many and varied multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care to the children and families.
About Us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job Details
Date Posted: 12 November 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 156-6562975
Job Responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential:
* RSCN, RN (Child)
* Post basic certificate in paediatric oncology
* Possession of MSc in advanced nurse practice skills.
* Supplementary prescribing
Desirable:
* Clinical examination module or undertaking module
* A relevant post basic teaching and assessing course
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Employer's Website: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
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