Join Gloucestershire Hospitals as an Advanced Paediatric Practitioner and play a pivotal role in delivering expert, compassionate care for children and young people across our Children’s Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an advanced level across assessment, diagnosis, treatment and leadership within a dynamic acute paediatric service that includes a 24-hour assessment unit, inpatient beds, oncology shared care, high dependency care and paediatric day services. You will work alongside experienced consultants, specialist nurses, resident doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues, using advanced clinical expertise to influence patient outcomes, shape service development, and support the future workforce. If you are a highly skilled practitioner who thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is passionate about advancing paediatric practice, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants who do not yet meet the requirements for a qualified advanced practice are welcome to apply for consideration of a Trainee Advanced Paediatric Practitioner. The salary during training for this post will be band 7 (£48,387-£56,515). There is only one post available, and applicants from both those interested in a Trainee post and Qualified ACP will be interviewed on the same day.
- Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for children and young people presenting to the paediatric assessment unit and inpatient ward.
Work autonomously within scope of practice while collaborating closely with consultants, resident doctors, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Request, interpret and act on investigations, including pathology and imaging, and prescribe or support medicines management within the appropriate legal and professional framework.
- Lead and coordinate care for a defined patient cohort, ensuring safe, effective and child- and family-centred care.
- Provide visible clinical leadership, expert advice and role modelling for colleagues across the service.
- Contribute to education, supervision and development of staff, students and trainee advanced practitioners.
- Drive quality improvement, audit, research and service development to enhance outcomes, safety and experience for children, young people and families.
- Promote safeguarding, governance and professional standards in all aspects of practice.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you
The Advanced Paediatric Practitioner provides high-quality, autonomous and evidence-based care for infants, children and young people within the Children’s Unit. Working across the four pillars of advanced practice—clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research—you will use advanced history taking, examination, clinical reasoning and diagnostic decision-making skills to assess undifferentiated and complex presentations, initiate treatment plans and evaluate outcomes. The role includes managing a daily caseload within the Children’s Assessment Unit and inpatient ward, participating in ward rounds, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring accurate, contemporaneous documentation. You will contribute to the development of clinical pathways, governance processes and local standards, while also acting as an educator, supervisor and mentor for the wider team. A significant aspect of the role is influencing service improvement through audit, quality improvement and research activity, as well as supporting a culture of continuous learning, professional curiosity and compassionate leadership. The post holder will be expected to work with a high degree of accountability, manage complexity and uncertainty, and maintain a strong focus on patient safety, safeguarding and family-centred care.
Main responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical care and make advanced decisions for children and young people with acute, complex and undifferentiated needs.
- Assess, diagnose, investigate and manage patients safely and effectively, escalating appropriately when required.
- Prescribe, supply or administer treatment in line with legislation, local policy and competence.
- Lead by example in delivering compassionate, inclusive and family-centred paediatric care.
- Support multidisciplinary team working and act as a key professional resource across paediatric services.
- Teach, supervise and support colleagues, learners and developing practitioners in the clinical environment.
- Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement, translating evidence into practice and service innovation.
- Maintain professional standards, uphold safeguarding responsibilities and participate fully in governance and risk management processes.
