Job summary
The Paediatric Advanced Practitioner role in the paediatric Emergency department supports the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of children and young people across emergency paediatric pathways. The post holder will practise autonomously within their scope of competence, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to support safe, effective, and timely care.

This post is suited to clinicians committed to maintaining high standards of paediatric care and contributing to the development of emergency and acute paediatrics and advanced practice within the UHP.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

• Work in accordance with the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (HEE, 2017) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) Trust Policy for Advanced Practice
• Utilise advanced clinical skills to ensure that patients within Emergency Paediatrics receive holistic, timely and high-quality care
• Exercise clinical expertise, high levels of judgement, discretion, and decision- making in care, in accordance with their scope of practice
• Draw on expertise utilising the four pillars of advanced practice to lead and influence improvements to standards of care
• Develop a culture of organisational learning to inspire future and existing staf
• Influence and lead on the improvement of care though clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research in collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues.
• Demonstrate compassionate leadership in daily working
• Facilitates multidisciplinary education for all members of the Emergency Paediatric team

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DC8055499
Job locations: University Hospital Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical:

• To deliver and participate in the clinical care of all Paediatric patients attending the Emergency Department (Minors, Resus and Paediatrics).
• Provide a level of advanced and comprehensive nursing assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge.
• Direct responsibility for the management of patients within own caseload and supervision/development of junior members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Order/ interpret investigations, laboratory tests, x-rays and act on results as appropriate,
• Initiate drug therapy/medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation supply and prescribing of medicines.
• To play an active role in the development/ improvement and audit of processes that facilitates and improve patient flow.
• Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within emergency and unscheduled care.
• To improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients.

Please note - a qualified APCP job description is attached to this advert.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Proven NMC registration/registered nurse.
• Education/Mentorship Course or willingness to complete
• Independent non-medical prescribing, if from a core profession in which NMP is supported
• Completion of MSc In Advanced Practice or equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy)
• Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education

Desirable

• Management/ Leadership training.
• RCEM Credentialled Paediatric ACP
• Minor Injury/Illness assessment modules at level 6 or 7.
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Extensive, recent demonstrable experience within clinical Paediatric practice.
• Proven Management ability and leadership demonstrable experience
• Excellent clinical and practical skills with demonstrable experience
• Demonstrable experience of education and supervision
• Proven advanced Clinical skills, cannulation/venepuncture etc.
• Proven extensive demonstrable experience at trainee ACP level
• Evidence of practice within the four pillars of Advanced Practice.

Desirable

• Information technology skills

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Proven ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
• Independent and autonomous practice as an ACP in Paed ED within departmental frameworks
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
• Willingness to develop the regional and national profile of advanced practice.
• Excellent consultation and clinical examination skill.
• Proven ability to compile protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Proven ability to communicate with patient in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.

Disposition, Attitude and Motivation
Essential

• Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
• Proven ability to manage own case load working to priorities and deadlines.
• Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
• Excellent Time management skills
• Proven ability to cope with a pressurised environment and able to use own initiative.

Other factors
Essential

• Awareness of local and national health policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Plymouth
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead ACP for ED
Becky Martyn
becky.martyn@nhs.net
01752437527