Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Nurse Children & Young People Services (HDU)

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity for the role as Practice Development Nurse within CYP. With our evolving Level 2 High Dependency Unit programme we are keen to support the education, training and practice development strategies.

The aim of this role is to support the continuing professional development and delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across CYP directorate. The focus of this role will be the evolution and growth of HDU service by supporting the development of relevant competency and skill attainment.

You will be expected to work in partnership with the CYP ward manager / Matron / Hon and the critical care network to ensure effective training and support strategies, whilst monitoring there effectiveness.

Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.

In partnership with higher education institutions support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre and post Registration programmes.

Our PDN will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible. Leading by example he/she will support and develop improvements in standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for, children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of competancy completion and skill aquisition.
Development of HDU education and supervision programe, as well as ongoing support and refreshers.
Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receive an effective Preceptorship, clinical supervision, as well as act as a supervisor and mentor.
Ensure all staff undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.
Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (Divisional and Trust), Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and Divisional Management Teams.
Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the Directorate.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

11 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-6575142-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
NMC Registered Children's Nurse
Post-basic Specialist Qualification
Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
Management/Leadership Qualification

Desirable

Master's Degree/ Working towards

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
NMC Registered Children's Nurse
Post-basic Specialist Qualification
Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
Management/Leadership Qualification

Desirable

Master's Degree/ Working towards

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

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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).