Associate Paediatric Practice Education Nurse
The closing date is 26 May 2025
Job summary
West London Children's Healthcare is excited to announce a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an Associate Paediatric Practice Education Nurse within the Paediatrics department. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the education and training of our Paediatric nursing teams, playing a key part in enhancing patient care and promoting professional development. The position is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to improving patient care by supporting the education of nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs).
As an Associate Paediatric Practice Education Nurse, you will be a Registered Children's Nurse with a degree and have either a Mentorship Certificate or have undertaken Student Assessor/Preceptorship training. You will be able to work clinically with teams at the ward or department level, bringing proven clinical expertise in one of our speciality areas paediatric high dependency, district general paediatrics, paediatric haematology/oncology, paediatric surgery, or paediatric burns.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of our Paediatric nursing teams, helping to shape the future of paediatric care at West London Children's Healthcare.
Main duties of the job
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Your role will involve delivering and evaluating education in clinical practice, ensuring it meets the needs of the Paediatric nursing workforce. You will also work closely with the wider paediatric clinical education team to support the delivery of key training objectives.
As an expert practitioner and role model, you willbe responsible for developing a workforce capable of providing safe, high-quality care to our patients. This includes leading the delivery of "hot topics" training in response to the clinical needs of the units, as well as supporting the preceptorship of newly qualified nurses to help them transition to registered practitioners and gain essential competencies. In addition, you will deliver skills stations across paediatrics, enhancing the workforce's clinical skills and ensuring that our nursing teams are equipped to provide the best possible care.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Details
Date posted
16 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
289-WLCH-07
Job locations
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
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