Job summary
We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for you to become a vital part of our team as a Practice Development Nurse/Practitioner.We encourage applicants from both Nursing and AHP backgrounds.
Thepostholderwillhavealeadroleinthedevelopmentand provisionofpracticeeducation standards within the Urgent Community Response and Home First Teams in the Unplanned Care Division.
Thepostholderwillprovidementorshipandworkbased learningfacilitation,in-house curriculum design and teaching, higher education teaching.
They will supportthedevelopmentofenhancedclinicalskillsacross the units,ensuringaccesstoappropriate development to maintain a competent workforce.
They will support as a clinicalleader and take a proactive role inadvisingtotheclinicalservicesindeliveringbestpractice and evidence based care.
Developingclinicalgovernancethroughthesupport,monitoring,andimplementationof enhanced clinical standards and learning within the clinical services.
The post holder will be a registered nurse or AHP with a relevant post graduate certificate in education(orequivalent)orcommitmenttoundertakingarelevantcourseineducation.
Whilst position is primarily based in the Crawley & Horsham Area (across the two sites based at Crawley & Horsham Hospitals), there will at times be a requirement to cover other areas of UCR & Home First within SCFT therefore travel between sites will be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the senior management team for Unplanned Care, in the UCR & Home First pathways and will have strong links into the corporate professional practice team. The aim of which is to support professional recommendations in relation to service redesign and new ways of working linked to operational and patient need.
Provides education and support to workforce development processes, supporting initiatives and other clinical and quality improvement project work.
Improving patient care and experience through development of standards and participation in bench marking, audit and research.
Supporting multi-professional development and training by working collaboratively across health and social care.
Acts as a clinical and educational expert, leading in clinical training, education and induction programmes.
Identifies practice areas which require evaluation through team development planning and training needs gap analysis.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for detailed descriptions and requirements of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for detailed descriptions and requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Educated to degree level
- Registered as a Practice teacher with NMC or HCP
- ENB998/mentor at L5 or L6 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in Health and Social Care Education or relevant qualification in education or working towards/ willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post reg clinical experience
- Experience in Urgent Care/Community provider services at band 6 or 7
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Physical assessment skills
- Advanced Wound care skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical expertise in relation to clinical practice
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of current NHS legislation and policies
- Advanced communication skills including difficult conversations, negotiation, managing conflict.
- Promotes patient centred care including self- management
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
- IT Literate
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills, reviewing and interpretation of patient records
- Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions, competently, confidently and efficiently
- Ability to manage competing demands of practice and education
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them
- Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Educated to degree level
- Registered as a Practice teacher with NMC or HCP
- ENB998/mentor at L5 or L6 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in Health and Social Care Education or relevant qualification in education or working towards/ willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post reg clinical experience
- Experience in Urgent Care/Community provider services at band 6 or 7
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Physical assessment skills
- Advanced Wound care skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical expertise in relation to clinical practice
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of current NHS legislation and policies
- Advanced communication skills including difficult conversations, negotiation, managing conflict.
- Promotes patient centred care including self- management
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
- IT Literate
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills, reviewing and interpretation of patient records
- Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions, competently, confidently and efficiently
- Ability to manage competing demands of practice and education
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them
- Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
