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Salary for this role£63,665 – £70,887 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2234, Registered nurse practitioners. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Paediatric Assessment Unit is 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 an 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.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters 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. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

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.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year pa incl hcas pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-8313101-PB-TA

Job locations

Paediatrics, Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate professional qualification (nursing or allied health professional).
Degree level award (level 6) plus postgraduate specialist training, experience, short courses to Master's equivalent level.
Independent or Supplementary non-medical prescriber (where relevant).

Desirable

Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience within an area of relevant clinical speciality
Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership & Management, Research, Education)

Desirable

Previous experience in an advanced practice role

Skills

Essential

Advanced Clinical assessment & History taking skills
Highly developed diagnostic reasoning skills

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.