Introduction to Paediatric Advanced Practitioner and Specialist Trainer

Carol Malcolm talks about her new role as a Paediatric Advanced Practitioner & Specialist Trainer for the Emergency Clinical Advice and Triage Centre (ECAT).

Carol, who has worked in the NHS for 35 years and since 2014 within ECAT at EEAST, says about her new role:

“I have recently been appointed to an exciting, new role of Paediatric Advanced Practitioner & Specialist Trainer for the Emergency Clinical Advice & Triage Centre (ECAT) at EEAST.

I have specific expertise in utilising my dual registration as a registered Sick Children’s & General Nurse and State Registered Paramedic to be able to work with colleagues across the organisation to bring about effective and workable organisational change and improvement. My extensive and varied Paediatric experience including an ongoing clinical role within a Paediatric Accident and Emergency department means that I remain up to date with clinical practice and the ongoing challenges facing staff.

I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to develop this post contributing to:

• increasing accessibility to Paediatric resources by providing support as required to both EOC and operational staff
• assisting in any Paediatric initiatives within the service
• achieving the EEAST Hear and Treat targets and supporting the Trust’s vision and strategic plans

My post has many and varied roles and responsibilities including:

• the ongoing review of the Safety profile of Paediatric calls & triages within ECAT
• the clinical supervision of all ECAT clinicians
• the development and delivery of enhanced specialist training within ECAT and operational settings
• workstreams with both internal and external colleagues

I take great pride in my role, with the safety and timely care of our patients being paramount.”

Friday 7th October 2022