Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner

The ACNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to work independently, with support provided by a Consultant Neonatologist for clinical supervision. This includes working out of hours with telephone support from a Consultant Neonatologist. The post holders will promote a high standard of advanced clinical nursing and medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.

An advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement to provide all elements of clinical care using an holistic, family-centred approach, which may include assessment; planning; provision of care and treatment; diagnosis; investigation and referral; evaluation; transfer; discharge; follow-up. ACNPs contribute to Tier 2 (Middle Grade/SpR/ST 4-7) or Tier 1 (SHO/ST1-3) rota and clinical nursing shifts, the work pattern of each individual being determined by their level of experience and competence.

There will be the opportunity as experience is gained to progress from Tier 1 to Tier 2. The post-holders will be expected to work on average 37.5 hours per week in a shift pattern. The shift patterns will be compliant with the European Working Time Directive and will involve shifts not more than 13 hours in length and will include working weekends and night shifts on a regular basis.

Approximately 25% of the post holders time will be used for nursing development and service development, education and training. The ACNPs will work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical neonatal nursing and medical practice, education, support and clinical leadership. They will be easily recognisable by uniform and badge.

• Qualified Clinical Nurse Practitioner registered with the appropriate regulatory body (UK NMC).
• BSc in Neonatal Studies or undertaken Neonatal Studies at degree level
• Do you have ENB 405 or equivalent recognised neonatal intensive care qualification with additional degree level learning. if so please evidence in your application
• Do you have Masters with Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice.(Neonatal) if so please evidence in your application
• Teaching and Assessing or Mentorship qualification
• NLS Provider
• Registered independent Non- medical prescribing qualification, Demonstrate the ability to deliver nursing care to a group of patients
• Evidence of current clinical neonatal intensive care delivery with leadership responsibilities
• Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.
• Experience of leading programmes of change within an acute NHS setting.
• Ability to meet the highly complex needs of the sick ventilated infant requiring full nursing and medical support, Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to build successful teams
• Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
• Ability to manage conflict
• Strong leadership qualities
• Demonstrates negotiation skills
• Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information, Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• Experience of audit and audit tools
• Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team, Understanding of proactive performance management within a large clinical area
• Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
• Forward thinking, innovative
• Demonstrate strong…