Practice Development Practitioner

Job summary

Following a great investment in theatres there is an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 or a Band 6 nurse or ODP looking for a new challenge within theatres to apply for a Practice Development Practitioner post. We believe that having a great Practice Development team shows our commitment to the investment in our staff to deliver safe and compassionate care.

In Theatres we are proud of the safe and effective care which we deliver. We are now looking for a flexible, self-motivated, experienced Theatre Practitioner to take on this exciting and challenging role in our team. We have three sites in Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe and Amersham including both Emergency and Elective surgery sites for the Trust. We support operations across a range of specialities including ENT, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Plastic Surgery and General Surgery . We have recently started Robotic surgery which is an exciting time for Theatres.

If you are dynamic and enthusiastic about coaching, teaching and supporting the professional development of all grades of theatre staff, then this opportunity is for you.

You will be required to support the Practice Development Lead and Theatre Management to develop clinical competence and ensure a high delivery of safe and compassionate care to our patients. You will also need to have a basic understanding of IT skills in order to be able to analyse and present data to demonstrate compliance of training within theatres.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Practice Development Nurse/ODP within Theatres within the newly expanded Practice Development team following investment in the workforce. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for education & teaching.

This will be a full time position and will involve supporting new starters, international nurses, and the continued education and development of the theatre team. Working closely with the Senior Nursing Team and PDP leads to review and identify training needs of the clinical team.

The role will also support clinical education and training in house.

If you are an enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills, looking for an opportunity to make a difference to practice with a friendly, dynamic and supportive team we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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