Senior Annp Pandr

The PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval) transport service for the East of England is one of the busiest neonatal transfer teams in the UK providing emergency and elective transfers 24/7, 365 days a year.

This post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of neonatal transport medicine. You will work as part of a busy, dedicated, neonatal transport service which completes over 1200 transfers per year ( >600 emergency transfers). In addition to the clinical experience gained, this post is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in logístical planning, prioritisation and trouble-shooting. All are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and utilise their teaching skills through outreach visits, education programmes and simulation training.

As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of leading emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an ANNP with independent prescribing qualifications.

Freedom to act and with competence is essential to being successful and safe in the role. It will be necessary to manage complex transfers using professional judgement, safe decision making and discretion to ensure the best outcomes for the patient, family and colleagues. There will also be times where it is necessary to flex to act in a nursing role or as a single clinician on transfer. You must be flexible with your approach and time.

The post holder will have a key role in ensuring that PANDR deliver the commissioned service and meet the associated key performance and quality indicators. As a member of the tier 2 rota there is an expectation of primarily being the medical lead in emergency transfers, with consultant support by telephone. You will need to have experience as an ANNP with independent prescribing qualifications. Freedom to act and with competence are essential to being successful and safe in the role. It will be necessary to manage complex transfers using professional judgement, safe decision making and discretion to ensure the best outcomes for the patient, family and colleagues. There will also be times where it is necessary to flex to act in a nursing role or as a single clinician on transfer. As a member of the senior team there is a professional responsibility to develop other staff, the service and the parent experience by engaging in educational and governance activities.

Come Nurse with us

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

**Closing date**: 10 April 2023

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 17 April 2023

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.