Trainee Advanced Paediatric Clinical Practitioner
The Advanced Practitioner role in Paediatric Emergency Department supports the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of children and young people across acute 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.
Trainee applicants must be able to demonstrate extensive clinical experience in paediatrics. Any trainee appointment would be made at Band 7, with appropriate training, educational supervision and clinical support in place.
This post is suited to clinicians committed to maintaining high standards of paediatric care and contributing to the development of paediatrics and advanced practice within the UHP.
Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
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 and ED Governance Framework.
- Utilise advanced clinical skills to ensure that patients within Paediatric ED 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 staff
- Influence and support 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 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.
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.
Details
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DC8055076
Job locations: University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Develop high level skills in assessing, differentially diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of growing expert clinical judgement and partnership with members of the MDT.
- Develop expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
- Develop high level skills in assessing, differentially diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of growing expert clinical judgement and partnership with members of the MDT.
- Develop expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
- To successfully complete an NHS England-accredited masters degree in advanced practice.
- To complete relevant work-based assessments and clinical competencies relevant to role mapped to a generic AP and speciality-specific curriculum.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Statutory Professional Registration
- Proven evidence of ability to work at academic level 7 (prior level 6 or level 7 study, or if appropriate, willingness to submit academic piece for assessment).
- Masters Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy)
Desirable
- Management package
- Instructor on life support courses
- Education/Mentorship/ Supervision Course
- Professional Nurse Advocate or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within the paediatric Emergency Department/UTC and/or acute paediatrics and recognition of transferrable skills
- Proven management ability and leadership demonstrable experience
- Evidence of comprehensive clinical and practical skills
- Demonstrable experience of education of others
- Evidence of practice within the 4 pillars of advanced practice
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Multi-professional supervision
- Appraisal skills
- Implementing/influencing policy and clinical guidance
- Recent demonstrable experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Proven evidence of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
- Flexible and responsive to changing environments
- Demonstrates understanding and incorporates customer care
- Proven ability to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems
- Proven ability to manage own case load working to priorities and deadlines
Disposition, Attitude and Motivation
Essential
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Proven ability to manage work life balance to ensure effectiveness and wellbeing
- Excellent Time management skills
- Use own initiative and work independently recognising when to seek help
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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/
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead ACP for ED
Becky Martyn
becky.martyn@nhs.net
01752437527
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