Central London Community Health Trust

Practice Development Nurse

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Job summary

Community Nursing Practice Development Nurse - Band 7 - Tudor Lodge

Our ambition is to make working in Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust an attractive career opportunity for clinical staff from Health Care Assistant through to Advanced Practitioner. In order to help achieve this ambition we are looking for Practice Development Nurse to join the CLCH Academy to promote and facilitate practice development within our community nursing teams. As a PDN you will join the CLCH Academy Team where you will be supported with your development whether this is at undergraduate or post graduate level.

So if you are an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced community nurse and want to develop your teaching, supervising and assessment skills within a supportive team then this could be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Development Nurse 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 Practice Development Nurse 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.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise
Facilitating the creation of a positive learning environment in the workplace where staff development is encouraged and supported
Facilitating the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered nursing staff within the Nursing Teams
Working alongside staff in individual teams undertaking a key role in practice development
Translating Academy priorities such as changes in nursing standards, new clinical roles such as Apprenticeships into their designated service

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
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

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9883

Job locations

Tudor Lodge

London

SW19 6AE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain productive working relationships and communications with key stakeholders
To contribute to relevant internal and external committees and forums, and represent the Academy team or designated service as required
To provide progress reports aligned to measurable project deliverables to the Academy team, Locality Manager, divisional staff, and other key stakeholders
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To establish and maintain productive working relationships and communications with key stakeholders
To contribute to relevant internal and external committees and forums, and represent the Academy team or designated service as required
To provide progress reports aligned to measurable project deliverables to the Academy team, Locality Manager, divisional staff, and other key stakeholders
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
Clinical Leadership training
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

District Nursing qualification
Project management qualification
Learning and Development Qualification

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
Clinical Leadership training
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

District Nursing qualification
Project management qualification
Learning and Development Qualification

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Tudor Lodge

London

SW19 6AE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Tudor Lodge

London

SW19 6AE

Employer's website

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