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Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner
The closing date is 06 October 2025
Are you a Band 7 or 8a Paediatric / Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have a desire to work in a 'great' workplace with remarkable people who make a difference every day? If this is you then we would love you to come and work with us and see for yourself.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 8a Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work within the Children's Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham. This is a part time post of 25 hours (over 3 or 4 working days). Successful candidates must have demonstrable experience at Band 7 or 8a and must hold an MSc in Advanced Paediatric Nursing Practice (ambulatory care) or MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The APNP / ACP service is an evolving nurse led service. The successful candidate will be working predominately within a clinic environment at the Integrated Care Centre with scope to offer home visits where identified.
Community experience is desirable however consideration will be given to applicants without should suitable evidence be provided.
The postholder will work as part of the CCNT, working closely with key stakeholder partners from community, acute secondary and tertiary settings, local authority and the voluntary sector.
Main duties of the job
Join Our Dynamic Pediatric Nursing Team as a Clinical Leader
Are you a passionate paediatric nurse with advanced expertise and a drive to shape the future of children's healthcare? We're seeking a highly skilled professional who brings in-depth clinical experience, innovative thinking, and a bold vision for transforming paediatric care.
As a key leader in our organisation, you will demonstrate exceptional knowledge and autonomy, inspiring others through your clinical excellence and forward-thinking approach. Your influential presence will help elevate nursing practice by championing research, fostering professional development, and sharing your insights through publications.
This is more than a role -- it's an opportunity to lead change, influence policy, and make a real difference in children's lives. You'll take charge of developing and coordinating community services across diverse teams and clinical networks, shaping the future of paediatric care in our region.
If you're ready to lead with passion, innovation, and expertise, we want to hear from you.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
* RN (Child) or equivalent
* Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin (RN child or RSCN)
* MSc APNP or MSc ACP
* V300 Non Medical Prescribing
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Specialist Community Practitioner qualification or significant post registration experience in a community setting
Experience
* Substantial post registration experience working with children
* Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner at an advanced level
* Evidence for advanced clinical knowledge and relevant experience in managing care for children and young people with both acute and chronic illnesses
* Experience of managing own caseload
* Experience of communication and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
* Experience of working with children young people in a community setting
Skills
* Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical assessments, history taking and diagnostic skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Ability to deliver individualised evidence-based care and treatment plans
* Ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
* Ability to engage team members and assist in delivering the change agenda
* Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
* Ability to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service
* Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
£55,690 to £62,682 a yearSuccessful 8a applicants will remain on their current pay point
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