Practice Development Nurse for Surgery

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

Education and Staff Support

1. Identify learning needs of staff and responsible for addressing identified learning needs through the development of an action plan.
2. Assist the Ward Managers to maintain a database of all training undertaken by staff in their areas
3. Contribute to developing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating development programmes for nurses using innovative methods.
4. Facilitate and encourage personal and professional development of staff.
5. Provide direct clinical expertise, advice and support to staff within Surgical Wards.
6. Responsible for supporting newly qualified, junior and internationally educated nurses who are working towards NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration.
7. Assist with the orientation and induction of new recruits to the trust
8. Work with the Clinical skills team to provide coaching for the internationally registered nurses for the NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) test of competence
9. Promote a positive learning environment and actively encourage innovation within the Surgical Wards
10. Work clinically with staff to facilitate the acquisition and enhancement of clinical skills and assist in the achievement of appropriate levels of competence.
11. Develop assessment tools (clinical competencies) and assist staff in the assessment of clinical competencies, including the administration of IV drugs.
12. Be instrumental in the identification, development and implementation of policy, procedure, guidelines and audit in relation to local, national and professional agendas and monitor adherence taking appropriate action.
13. Propose changes to policies and guidelines within the Surgery & Cancer ICSU as well as contributing to organisation wide policies
14. Responsible for training staff in the safe use of medical devices and other equipment

Management

1. Assess clinical competence, capabilities and needs of staff in conjunction with the dependency of the patients and case mix.
2. Motivate staff, promote team-building, exercise and develop leadership skills in creating a suitable environment for efficient team working.
3. Promote and participate in reflective practice, clinical risk management and critical incident analysis.
4. Maintain accurate staff training records.
5. Actively participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
6. Act as an educational resource providing advice and support on personal, professional and career development to maximise potential of staff at all levels.

Practice

1. Demonstrate expert nursing practice when caring for patients by using research-based evidence and in accordance with agreed policies and standards.
2. Act as a credible clinical role model promoting high quality patient care.
3. Act as a resource for others requiring clinical knowledge and experience, offering advice and support to staff and others in the multi-professional team in clinical decision-making.
4. Demonstrate clinical competence when caring for patients, being aware of personal limitations.
5. Ensure patients interests are considered within the context of care by participating in ethical decision making and supporting staff through this process.
6. Establish a mechanism to ensure proficiency with new practices and new equipment.
7. Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives as appropriate by networking and collaborative working etc.
8. Demonstrate excellent clinical documentation and record keeping and acting as a role model.

Research

1. Promote evidence/research-based nursing practice
2. Disseminate and utilise audit and research results as appropriate.
3. Act as a change agent and support other staff in the implementation of new practices.
4. Evaluate the quality of nursing practice through the clinical audit cycle and contribute to quality initiatives within the Surgical Wards and ICSU.

Professional

1. Identify personal objectives, reflect on progress, and set a personal development plan annually.
2. Following individual performance management, liaise with Matron for Surgery in agreeing how identified training and development needs are to be met.
3. Ensure that own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical supervision.
4. Take every opportunity to expand practice in line with current guidelines.
5. Ensure that registered nurses are aware of, and practice in accordance with, all current guidelines and policies.
6. Contribute to meeting the trusts Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Priorities.
7. Deputise for the Matron for Surgery when required.
8. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 of register)
• Practise Supervisor and Assessor Course
• Nursing Degree or equivalent clinical experience
• Evidence of continued own professional development

Desirable

• Master's Degree in Nursing or suitable subject or working towards
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven teaching and assessing skills using innovative delivery methods.
• IV drugs administrator
• IT Literate including Microsoft applications (word & excel)
• Able to think creatively, analyse and solve problems

Desirable

• Ability to identify, facilitate and lead change management when required
• Ability to use audit and research in the clinical setting
• Chairing and organising meetings

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of critical analysis in order to provide evidence-based practice
• Awareness of current issues in the NHS nursing practice and education
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Understanding of audit process
• Evidence Based Practice
• At least 5 years recent post registration experience
• Recent experience of functioning as a practice assessor or supervisor to train learners and junior staff
• Multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating and implementing teaching programmes to meet training needs
• Evidence of audit implementation
• Previous management experience
• Experience of undertaking/participating in Training Needs Analysis

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated and motivating
• Good interpersonal skills
• Assertive
• Active listener
• Articulate
• Flexible attitude
• Positive approach to work / team player
• Ability to work independently
• Displays personal integrity
• Creative lateral thinker

Other

Essential

• Record of good health
• Willing to be flexible to meet the changing needs of the service
• Ability to network internally and externally

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).