Liverpool John Moores University, MA, Advanced Neonatal Practitioner in Neonatal Critical Care

Standard entry: children’s nursing qualification plus: 2nd class degree in relevant speciality; appropriate academic references; appropriate post-registration experience (including level 3 neonatal CPD); support from employer; satisfactory enhanced CRB check; satisfactory occupation health clearance (from employer); for candidates not meeting the standard entry requirements: candidates that do not hold a 1st degree may be considered where they are able to (additionally) demonstrate: a range of skills including recent evidence of successful completion of a level 3 academic module and/or an entry examination (seen paper pertaining to relevant clinical scenario); appropriate verbal, written and communication skills; the ability to seek out and analyse information; the ability to problem-solve and think critically; research knowledge equivalent to an undergraduate research methods or evidence-based practice module (i.e. 15-20 level 3 CATS points); candidates that do not hold a children’s nursing qualification may be considered when they are able to (additionally) demonstrate: significant clinical experience working with neonates; a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates theoretical knowledge with regards to the growth and development of infants, children and young people; prospective candidates may be required to attend an interview in order to provide evidence to support their application.