Job summary
- Main area
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- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7)
- Job ref
- 374-LLCG0426
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- St Leonards on Sea
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Advance Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Join Our Acute Paediatrics Team
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to join our dynamic Acute Paediatrics service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to work autonomously, lead advanced practice, and make a meaningful impact on the care of children and young people in a fast-paced acute setting.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional paediatric care, thrive in high‑acuity environments, and are ready to take the next step in your advanced practice career, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As an APNP in Acute Paediatrics, you will:
- Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of children presenting with acute illness.
- Work autonomously while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Lead on clinical decision‑making, including prescribing and ordering/ interpreting investigations (as appropriate to your qualifications).
- Support service development, quality improvement, and evidence‑based practice.
- Contribute to education, mentorship, and development of junior staff and students.
- Participate in rota commitments, including evenings and weekends, to support 24/7 service delivery.
About You
You will be a confident, compassionate, and forward‑thinking practitioner with:
- A recognised Master’s level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent).
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards it.
- Extensive experience in acute paediatrics, emergency paediatrics, or paediatric critical care.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex clinical presentations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teaching skills.
- A commitment to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
- Post Graduate qualification at Masters level in advanced clinical practice, (working towards) or Completion of NHSE advanced practice eportfolio (working towards)
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, and additional job specific specialist skills/procedures
Desirable criteria
- Project management/Quality improvement qualification
- Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Education/Training qualification
- Managerial or Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in area of expert professional knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate experience of ; Quality/Service improvement Project Management People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
- Worked as an advanced practitioner in an acute medical unit / SDEC
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
- Operational management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
- Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the role with ability to practice independently
- Ability to make operational judgements and manage competing priorities and professional opinion
- Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets.
- Able to interpret/develop policy change and make recommendation for service improvements.
- Expert professional and clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
- Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
- Conduct audit and research, to critically analyse and interpret data, problem solve and prioritise.
- Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy.
- Manage conflict
- Commitment to own professional and personal development
- Budget and resource management skills
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and external stakeholders. Maintains confidentiality and information governance principles and is accountable for actions and decision making
- Ability to delegate effectively and hold people to account
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Wrenn
- Job title
- APNP
- Email address
- [email protected]
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