Trainee/ Qualified Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner inCramlington inCramlington PUBLISHED
THU 2 JAN 2025
Successful candidates with a Master's degree in Advanced Paediatric Practice will receive support through a supernumerary program before joining the middle grade rota. Those without the necessary qualification will be supported to complete a part-time Master's program over three years, progressing through different pay bands as they gain competencies. Throughout this training, candidates will be guided by a Clinical Supervisor and the APNP team, ultimately leading to independent practice and involvement in neonatal transports.
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:
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsnJ4i
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
Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for
- Band 7 Trainee Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Band 8a Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
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