Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Paediatric Assessment Unit is 7 day service. You will work as part of the medical team providing clinical management of acutely unwell children. You will work in close partnership with the Paediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient ward to ensure the child is assessed and treated in the right place.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be practising autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) to provide patient-centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis and management within an agreed scope of practice.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Advanced Practitioners/ Consultant/ Service lead. They will work with a high degree of autonomy and employ complex decision making and demonstrate core practice capabilities and area specific clinical competence.

About us
Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year pa incl hcas pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 396-8313101-PB-TA
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications

• Essential: Appropriate professional qualification (nursing or allied health professional).
• Essential: Degree level award (level 6) plus postgraduate specialist training, experience, short courses to Master's equivalent level.
• Essential: Independent or Supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant).
• Desirable: Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality.
• Essential: Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership and Management, Research, Education).
• Desirable: Previous experience in an advanced practice role.

Skills

• Essential: Advanced Clinical assessment and History taking skills.
• Essential: Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Neonatal Matron, Marie Richter, marie.richter@nhs.net, 02085467711

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