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:
* Kind: We are consistently high quality and compassionate.
* Open: We ensure safety and empower staff to improve services.
* Inclusive: We respect individual needs and promote effective communication.
Contact
Key details
Location
Site: Ormskirk Hospital
Address: Wigan Road, 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.
This will be a competency-based interview, and applicants will be required to complete assessment tasks as part of this process.
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.
* Act autonomously admitting and discharging patients, referring to appropriate specialists/care agencies as appropriate.
* Prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and trust policy.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Personally prioritise and schedule the management of patient caseloads ensuring optimisation of resources.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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.
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide evidence-based leadership ensuring that practice is disseminated to the MDT.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be competent at safeguarding children and implementing the Child in Need and Child Protection procedures.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* Ensure optimal and economical use of resources exploring potential for cost improvement.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
* To be actively involved in the Paediatric Department’s audit programme.
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.
* Demonstrate ability to lead and develop nursing practice.
Desirable criteria
* Children’s ITU or HDU experience
Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate ability to practise advanced clinical skills.
* Effective communication skills.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Shirley Coward
Job title: Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01695 656287
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