Practice Development Nurse
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Job summary
Are you a passionate, motivated and experienced community nurse? Is your goal to support career development of clinical staff from Health Care Assistant through to Advanced Practitioner by the development of your teaching , supervising and assessment skills?
If this is you then join Central London Community Health care trust where our ambition is to offer dynamic career development opportunities for all staff, working with a supportive team to promote and facilitate practice development within our community teams.
Whether at undergraduate or post graduate level the Central London community Healthcare Academy are keen to invest in your development.
We currently have full time and part-time vacancies for Practice Development Nurses (PDN's) in the following locations Wandsworth, Merton and Harrow . You will be required to work with designated community teams in one of these areas.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) will work within their designated service working closely with the Academy team and the Locality Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the development of staff. They will work with designated teams to coordinate and embed learning and development ensuring that staff are competent and capable to undertake their roles.
The PDN will work with the Academy team and the Locality Manager to identify learning needs, plan and implement any training required and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to and informs local and national priorities.
- Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise
- Facilitate the creation of a positive learning environment in the work place where staff development is encouraged and supported
- Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered nursing staff within the Nursing Teams
- Work alongside staff in individual teams undertaking a key role in practice development
- Translate Academy priorities such as changes in nursing standards, new clinical roles such as Apprenticeships into their designated service
The PDN will work closely with the Academy team and the service ensuring that national and local workforce and development strategies are aligned, communicated and embedded into their designated service with the specific focus on staff development training and quality.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-CORP-2941-A
Job locations
Soho Centre for Health
London
W1D 3QS
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Soho Centre for Health
London
W1D 3QS
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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