Advance Paediatric Nurse Practitioner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7862824/374-LLCG0426 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026
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