Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner in London

Main area: Paediatrics

Grade: Band 8a

Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (One year from November 2026)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour shifts covering 7 days a week)

Site: Paediatrics, Kingston Hospital

Salary: £63,665 - £70,887 pa incl hcas pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 15/11/ :59

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work.

We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services. We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work:

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The Paediatric Assessment Unit is a 7-day service. You will work as part of the medical team providing clinical management of acutely unwell children. You will work in close partnership with the Paediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient ward to ensure the child is assessed and treated in the right place.

Main duties of the job: The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) to provide patient-centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management within an agreed scope of practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Advanced Practitioners/ Consultant/ Service lead. They will work with a high degree of autonomy and employ complex decision making and demonstrate core practice capabilities and area-specific clinical competence.

Working for our organisation: Your growth and happiness matter to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Person specification:

• Education/Qualifications: Appropriate professional qualification (nursing or allied health professional). Independent or Supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant). Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP.
• Experience: Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality. Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership & Management, Research, Education). Previous experience in an advanced practice role.
• Skills: Advanced Clinical assessment & History taking skills. Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills.

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge. We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Your recruitment team: The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks: We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges: 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.