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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - Long days 11.5hrs per shift, weekdays/ and weekends
Job ref
199-6230164-MC
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Paediatric Emergency Department, Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Closing
29/05/2024 23:59

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Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Band 8a

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

                     Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner x 2

                                                              Band 8a 

The post holder will be able to autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of paediatric patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department who present with an illness and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge within their professional boundaries and in line with training, skills and competencies. 

The post holder will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing the teams’ skills and knowledge, and work in partnership within a multi-disciplinary team.  

Main duties of the job

Will be able to autonomously see and treat children presenting to the emergency department with illness and/or injuries 

Take a comprehensive history from the presenting patient and/or accompanying carer/relative as appropriate 

Undertake a complete physical examination relevant to the presenting complaint 

Be able to formulate a differential diagnosis and order further appropriate investigations as required 

Be competent in interpreting results of investigations ordered e.g. blood tests and x-rays 

Work towards a prescribing qualification or be able to prescribe medication for patients as needed in line with the Trust’s prescribing guidelines 

Discharge patients home with a complete plan of care and ensure safety net information given and understood 

Refer patients on for further investigations/opinion as needed. Liaise with the Emergency Department and/or speciality teams within Croydon Health Care as required 

Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team members as needed  

 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience of independently discharging minor illnesses and injuries
  • Experience of Paediatric ED/ Paediatric Critical Care Environment
  • Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Evidence of undertaking clinical audits
  • Evidence of up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
  • Mentorship Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Aware of current clinical and managerial trends and issues relating to paediatric nursing and safeguarding.
  • Evidence of knowledge of use of IT/library searches

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience of independently discharging minor illnesses and injuries
  • Experience of Paediatric ED/ Paediatric Critical Care Environment
  • Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Evidence of undertaking clinical audits
  • Evidence of up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
  • Aware of current clinical and managerial trends and issues relating to paediatric nursing and safeguarding.
  • Evidence of knowledge of use of IT/library searches
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of research experience
  • Experience of working as a team leader
  • Evidence of knowledge of supervision and clinical bench marking

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committed

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Slayford
Job title
Matron, Paediatric Emergency Department
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02084013650