Job Summary
We are inviting applications for the position of tACP working across our Paediatric Emergency Department.On successful completion of an MSc you will go onto a ACP band 8A contract.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced knowledgeable member of the team who is expected to work autonomously making high level decisions to treat health needs. You will be supported by a dedicated member of the clinical team to develop your skills as needed. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team and to influence service development and support the future of paediatrics service within the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced Nurse qualified to Degree Level, Within Peadiatrics service. Individual training needs will be met by the undertaking an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and a Clinical portfolio in order to achieve the level of competence required by the post. The trainee will be paid at Band 7 until completion of all competences deemed necessary for autonomous practice where they will then paid at Band 8a.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ RN child branch
- Post reg Peadiatric Course
- Eligible for entry onto MSc programme (health related honours degree or a minimum of 90 undergraduate degree level credits – of which at least 15 credits to have been completed in last 2 yrs).
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills qualification with evidence of clinical practice.
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber.
- Teaching qualification.
- Higher level qualification in accredited course (e.g. ALS).
Knowledge
Essential
- Currently working in a senior role in [INSERT SPECIALITY] (band 6 minimum).
- Senior clinical leadership experience (band 6 minimum).
- Significant post registration experience in [INSERT SPECIALITY].
- Experience and evidence in developing practice.
- Experience of supporting learning in the clinical environment.
- Acknowledged expert in their field who could be clinically credible.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit.
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation/publication.
- Previous experience in a practice development role or formal teaching experience.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 05 November 2025
