Job summary
The Divisional Practice Development team have a rare and exciting opportunity for you to join us as a substantive member of our team. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of supporting clinical staff from healthcare support workers to registered nurses in the clinical environment.
If you have a passion for teaching and excellent clinical and communication skills, this could be the perfect fit for you. You will be part of an established, experienced Professional & Practice Development Team that responds positively and professionally to change. Knowledge and experience of medical, surgical, and orthopaedic nursing is preferred, as we support all wards Trust wide.
Education has been attributed to staffing retention and increased morale in the workplace nationwide. Being part of NGH's ambition for this could be the career change you need and promote another side of nursing practice. This is a unique opportunity to develop your teaching skills and help shape the future of nursing at Northampton General Hospital.
The Practice Development team will support you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. We can offer personal professional development, academic support, clinical supervision and one to one coaching to enhance and upskill your knowledge and competence.
Main duties of the job
Professional Leadership
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support the promotion of collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Visibility in the clinical workplace to ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and spontaneous idea sharing is encouraged in practice
Act as a supportive role model, demonstrating the provision of nursing care in line with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) codes of practice
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support the development and implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP strategy
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support the plans for future redesignation with the ANCC for Pathway to Excellence
Organisational & Management responsibilities
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support development needs and work in clinical practice to ensure these are met to enable a workforce fit for the future
In conjunction with the ward managers, and the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse, help to identify individual development needs and work in clinical practice to support that these are met
Effectively manage own time to ensure a balance between clinical and administrative duties
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving
Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards
Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles
Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team and ensure the nursing and midwifery agenda is made known
Support the implementation of preceptorship and education programmes for newly registered nurses
Facilitate the development of the Health Care Support Worker role within the hospital setting, ensuring good practice guidance and competency frameworks are in place, fully implemented and evaluated
Contribute to the quarterly Practice Development report to the Directorate Governance Group
Work with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse to ensure compliance with local and National standards
Provide advice to promote clinical audit and quality improvement
Support the mandatory training agenda
Guide practice by working alongside all Trust clinical registered and unregistered staff with their development needs as required/ identified in the clinical environment to improve patient care outcomes and patient experience
Support the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse by actively participating in PD Education meetings within the wider Trust and external partners
Contribute to multi-professional and inter- professional training and education
Utilise information from incidents and complaints to inform practice/educational programmes
Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice being a role model for best possible standards
Proactively contribute to implementation of care pathways and guidelines ensuring compliance with local standards can be demonstrated
Take all possible action to minimise clinical risk to patients, utilising all available resources
Where issues of clinical competence are identified, work with the Practice Development Leads and the ward managers to develop a plan and provide support in the clinical areaby working alongside them in the clinical area to identify areas for improvement
Provide accurate and objective verbal and written reports in relation to activity
Support the Practice Development lead/support for specialist practice and forumsService development implementation
Support transformational change management for nursing & midwifery
Work alongside the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse and Medical directorate examining the requirements from a PD perspective around service development &/or changes
In conjunction with Ward Managers and Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support staff development in line with their Appraisals/Personal Development Plans
To support change processes within nursing & midwifery
Work collaboratively with the group model framework
Support the Lead Practice Development Nurse in developments in education as being part of University Hospitals Northamptonshire
Financial & physical resources
Support the effective use of resources and safe methods of practice
Demonstrate budgetary awareness in the implementation of clinical practice and education programmes Information resources
Input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital information systems.
Adhere to Trust information governance policies
Be able to deliver training programmes using a variety of media and methods
Research & development
Possess knowledge of the audit process and methods of critically appraising research
With the support of the Lead Practice Development Nurse actively encourage and support involvement in research
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse promote and disseminate research and audit findings and support others taking recommendations forward Personal skills
Develop own knowledge, skills and expertise, and maintain professional profile
Maintain an awareness of issues relating to nursing/midwifery on a local, regional and national level
Communicate effectively with a range of people on a variety of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
Be able to work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team
Maintain own professional and personal development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving
Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards
Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles
Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team and ensure the nursing and midwifery agenda is made known
Support the implementation of preceptorship and education programmes for newly registered nurses
Facilitate the development of the Health Care Support Worker role within the hospital setting, ensuring good practice guidance and competency frameworks are in place, fully implemented and evaluated
Contribute to the quarterly Practice Development report to the Directorate Governance Group
Work with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse to ensure compliance with local and National standards
Provide advice to promote clinical audit and quality improvement
Support the mandatory training agenda
Guide practice by working alongside all Trust clinical registered and unregistered staff with their development needs as required/ identified in the clinical environment to improve patient care outcomes and patient experience
Support the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse by actively participating in PD Education meetings within the wider Trust and external partners
Contribute to multi-professional and inter- professional training and education
Utilise information from incidents and complaints to inform practice/educational programmes
Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice being a role model for best possible standards
Proactively contribute to implementation of care pathways and guidelines ensuring compliance with local standards can be demonstrated
Take all possible action to minimise clinical risk to patients, utilising all available resources
Where issues of clinical competence are identified, work with the Practice Development Leads and the ward managers to develop a plan and provide support in the clinical areaby working alongside them in the clinical area to identify areas for improvement
Provide accurate and objective verbal and written reports in relation to activity
Support the Practice Development lead/support for specialist practice and forumsService development implementation
Support transformational change management for nursing & midwifery
Work alongside the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse and Medical directorate examining the requirements from a PD perspective around service development &/or changes
In conjunction with Ward Managers and Band 7 Practice Development Nurse support staff development in line with their Appraisals/Personal Development Plans
To support change processes within nursing & midwifery
Work collaboratively with the group model framework
Support the Lead Practice Development Nurse in developments in education as being part of University Hospitals Northamptonshire
Financial & physical resources
Support the effective use of resources and safe methods of practice
Demonstrate budgetary awareness in the implementation of clinical practice and education programmes Information resources
Input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital information systems.
Adhere to Trust information governance policies
Be able to deliver training programmes using a variety of media and methods
Research & development
Possess knowledge of the audit process and methods of critically appraising research
With the support of the Lead Practice Development Nurse actively encourage and support involvement in research
In conjunction with the Band 7 Practice Development Nurse promote and disseminate research and audit findings and support others taking recommendations forward Personal skills
Develop own knowledge, skills and expertise, and maintain professional profile
Maintain an awareness of issues relating to nursing/midwifery on a local, regional and national level
Communicate effectively with a range of people on a variety of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
Be able to work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team
Maintain own professional and personal development
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Evidence of Degree level studies
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Specialist qualification/experience
- Practice Development experience
- Qualified PNA
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Broad range of nursing experience
- Experience of supporting and teaching within clinical areas and facilitating group training sessions
- Experience of supporting audit activities
- Can demonstrate characteristics of effective credible leadership
- Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching skills
- Acute Trust experience / participation in the Governance process
- Knowledge of PDSA cycle or equivalent tool
Skills
Essential
- Efficient IT/ digital skills
- Effective oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately
- Effective planning & organisational skills
Desirable
- PowerPoint presentations
- Basic working knowledge of Excel
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- UK NMC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Evidence of Degree level studies
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Specialist qualification/experience
- Practice Development experience
- Qualified PNA
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Broad range of nursing experience
- Experience of supporting and teaching within clinical areas and facilitating group training sessions
- Experience of supporting audit activities
- Can demonstrate characteristics of effective credible leadership
- Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching skills
- Acute Trust experience / participation in the Governance process
- Knowledge of PDSA cycle or equivalent tool
Skills
Essential
- Efficient IT/ digital skills
- Effective oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately
- Effective planning & organisational skills
Desirable
- PowerPoint presentations
- Basic working knowledge of Excel
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).
