Advanced Clinical Practitioner Respiratory Paediatrics(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a senior clinical opportunity for a qualified Advanced Practitioner (AP) — nurse, allied health professional, or clinical scientist who wants to make a meaningful difference in paediatric respiratory care.

You’ll join a well-established advanced practice team supporting children and young people with complex respiratory needs. The role blends advanced assessment, clinical leadership, and service development, placing families at the centre of care. Whether you already have paediatric respiratory expertise or want to deepen your skills, structured mentorship and consultant supervision will support your growth.

This environment encourages curiosity, innovation, and professional expansion — ideal for someone motivated by improving outcomes in highly specialised children’s healthcare.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Advanced Clinical Practice

• Deliver high-level respiratory assessment, diagnosis and treatment within your authorised scope
• Lead clinical decision-making for children with complex respiratory presentations
• Interpret investigations and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Ensure care aligns with national standards and trust policies

Clinical Leadership & Improvement

• Act as a senior clinical role model within multidisciplinary teams
• Promote evidence-based practice through audit and benchmarking
• Support service transformation and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide specialist advice across internal and external clinical teams

Family-Centred Care

• Work closely with children, young people and families to improve experience and outcomes
• Manage sensitive or complex situations with professionalism and empathy

Who This Role Suits

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Are an AP-qualified clinician passionate about paediatric care
• Thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments
• Want to expand specialist respiratory expertise
• Value innovation, reflective practice and service development
• Are motivated by family-centred healthcare delivery

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Registration with a recognised UK professional body enabling advanced practice
• Master’s degree in Advanced Practice (or equivalent competence)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to complete)
• Emergency paediatric life support training (or willingness to undertake)
• Good Clinical Practice training (or willingness to complete)

Essential Experience & Capabilities

• Senior-level experience in paediatric or relevant clinical settings
• Leadership and team management experience
• Participation in research, audit or quality improvement
• Advanced clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Ability to support trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Strong safeguarding awareness
• Evidence-based decision making
• Resilience, professionalism and adaptability
• Desirable experience includes clinical leadership training, teaching qualifications, publication or conference presentation.

Professional Safeguarding Requirements

Because this role involves working with vulnerable children, appointment is subject to enhanced background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service under relevant safeguarding legislation.

Inclusive Working Culture

The organisation actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. Staff networks and leadership sponsorship encourage representation and belonging, ensuring that diverse perspectives strengthen care delivery for children and families.

Relevant UK Government Resources

The following official guidance may be helpful — particularly for international applicants or clinicians transitioning into advanced practice roles:

• Advanced clinical practice framework
• Professional registration and healthcare workforce guidance
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable people
• Disclosure and background checks guidance
• Skilled Worker visa information

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Specialist paediatric respiratory experience
Strong mentorship and consultant supervision
Monday–Friday working pattern
Leadership and innovation opportunities
Structured professional development
Family-centred clinical environment