Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
About
Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest Trusts.
The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites.
As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care.
Our Values
* Care that is consistently high quality, compassionate, and provides the best possible experience for our patients and their families.
* Safety that is of the highest standards, where staff feel empowered to further improve services and reduce the risk of harm.
* Pathways that reduce variations in care to improve outcomes, whilst respecting the individual needs of patients.
* Systems that are efficient, user friendly and reliable.
* Communication that is open and inclusive.
Contact
Key details
Location
Site: Ormskirk Hospital
Address: Wigan Road
Town: Ormskirk
Postcode: L39 2AZ
Major / Minor Region: Merseyside
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: 24 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8 week rolling rota in place including nights and weekends.)
Salary
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)
Specialty
Main area: Paediatrics
Job overview
Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Fixed Term - 24 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our existing team of Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners.
The Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner's play a lead role in the running of our established Paediatric Assessment and Observation Unit (PAOU) accepting referrals directly from GP’s, Midwives and from the Paediatric Emergency Department.
A full induction program will be offered.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of Children’s Barred Lists is required for this post.
Advert
The Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) is competent at undertaking advanced autonomous clinical practice working across traditional boundaries using assessment, decision making and diagnostic skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Undertake history and physical examination to accurately assess the patient’s condition.
* Order, interpret and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and procedures.
* Act as a clinical expert providing continuous support to the nursing staff and other MDT members.
* Undertake advanced (invasive and non-invasive) procedures pertaining to patient need.
* Act autonomously admitting and discharging patients.
* Prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and trust policy.
* Maintain comprehensive, contemporaneous and accurate nursing/medical records.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Personally prioritise and schedule the management of patient caseloads.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be an agent for change, monitoring and evaluating practice.
* Lead / guide nursing and medical staff in the appropriate and timely care of the patient.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide support for senior nursing staff in relation to staff development and complaints.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be able to recognise child abuse and document accurately child protection concerns.
* Understand which groups of children are at risk of harm or neglect.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* Ensure optimal and economical use of resources.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
* To be actively involved in the Paediatric Department’s audit programme.
Closing Date - 12th January 2025
Interview Date - TBC
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RSCN/RN Child
* Evidence of life-long learning
* Degree in Advanced Clinical Nursing, Preferably Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practice
* APLS / PLS certified
* Independent Nurse Prescriber
* Level 3 safeguarding children training
* Masters Degree in advanced Clinical Nursing Practice
Desirable criteria
* Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
* Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant years recent relevant experience in acute/community paediatrics.
* Able to recognise and implement appropriate management to a critically ill child.
Desirable criteria
* Children’s ITU or HDU experience
* Audit experience
Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate ability to practise advanced clinical skills.
* Effective communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Shirley Coward
Job title: Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01695 656287
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