Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Ambulatory Unit

This is a very exciting opportunity to join an innovative and friendly Paediatric Ambulatory team. We are looking for proactive, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate individuals with excellent leadership and communication skills. The Paediatric Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner will work in conjunction with the Paediatric Consultants within the ambulatory unit to provide expert care for patients that undergoing day case and ongoing medical treatment plans. With clinical support and appropriate training there will be opportunities to develop skills and carry out extended roles that are relevant to the Paediatric Ambulatory Unit., In conjunction with the medical team in the Paediatric General Medical Department provide expert care for a complex caseload of patients, accepting professional and legal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of own work With clinical support and appropriate education/training, to develop skills in and carry out extended roles including: o Advanced Clinical Assessment of paediatric patients o Making referrals to other healthcare professionals o Insertion of PICC lines o Performing Lumbar Punctures o Independent Prescribing including blood products To be an active leader within Paediatrics and contribute to strategic planning within the department To contribute to the education of the multi-disciplinary team and departmental research, audit and quality improvement programmes as appropriate

• King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.