Practice Development Nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Wards at Stoke Mandeville Hospital for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Practice Development Nurse. This post is ideal for an experienced Band 5 or a Band 6 Registered Nurse who has a strong interest in promoting a high standard of clinical skills and competency and has a passion for education and support of all health care professionals.

You will be supporting staff across all AFC bands, enabling them to achieve their potential and guiding them to deliver high quality, safe and effective care at all times.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities, these will include:-

Working closely and collaboratively with Ward Managers to identify areas for training, education and support within their individual areas and across the surgical wards
Supporting new members of staff to the surgical wards to complete their competencies and clinical skills necessary to help them deliver safe and effective care
Looking at audit results and then preparing ward based teaching sessions to support staff with learning that is relevant to their specific areas
Supporting areas clinically on occasions when necessary to ensure safety of patients and staff

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

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.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC6613922

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1
ENB 998, MSPP, Educational / Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Degree in Nursing
Evidence of further continued professional developmen

Desirable

Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Significant and relevant surgical nursing experience
Experience of undertaking clinical audits

Experience

Essential

Significant and relevant experience at band 5 Nurse in surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Acute, or Critical Care or relevant speciality
Experience of teaching students, HCA's & RN's

Desirable

Previous experience as shift/ team leader
Experience of undertaking clinical audi
Experience of participating in clinical research

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Computer Literate
Good time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team in English.
Ability to write comprehensively and clearly in English.
Ability to work within a team and independently
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and give examples from work experience
Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
Knowledge of up to date Nursing and NHS Issues

Special Circumstances

Desirable

Ability to travel between hospital sites

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1
ENB 998, MSPP, Educational / Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Degree in Nursing
Evidence of further continued professional developmen

Desirable

Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Significant and relevant surgical nursing experience
Experience of undertaking clinical audits

Experience

Essential

Significant and relevant experience at band 5 Nurse in surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Acute, or Critical Care or relevant speciality
Experience of teaching students, HCA's & RN's

Desirable

Previous experience as shift/ team leader
Experience of undertaking clinical audi
Experience of participating in clinical research

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Computer Literate
Good time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team in English.
Ability to write comprehensively and clearly in English.
Ability to work within a team and independently
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and give examples from work experience
Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
Knowledge of up to date Nursing and NHS Issues

Special Circumstances

Desirable

Ability to travel between hospital sites

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.