Children’s Critical Care Outreach Practitioner

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines this role as a qualified nurse/Practitioner where the primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. The post holder will have clinical assessment and decision-making skills and will act as a professional role model for leading, supporting, educating staff within GNCH for acutely ill children needing increased levels of care in areas outside of PICU. Within the sphere of specialist practice: • Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. • Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. • Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. • Contributes to training and education within specialist area. Job description Job responsibilities The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines this role as a qualified nurse/Practitioner where the primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. The post holder will have clinical assessment and decision-making skills and will act as a professional role model for leading, supporting, educating staff within GNCH for acutely ill children needing increased levels of care in areas outside of PICU. Within the sphere of specialist practice: • Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. • Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. • Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. • Contributes to training and education within specialist area.