Practice Development Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sciensus are currently looking for a Practice Development Nurse based in the East Midlands for our Virtual Ward teams. As a Practice Development Nurse you will improve standards of patient care and safety and assist in developing the service, nursing staff and their clinical practice, ensuring delivery of the highest possible standards of user focussed, clinical care within our virtual ward services. We have many different clinical pathways that include IV therapy and complex wound therapy.

You will provide the following services:

• Mentoring and support to new and existing staff through education and clinical skills-based training in a variety of locations, empowering them to develop their own practice.
• Assist in the development of new learning materials and on-going review of existing resources to ensure they meet the required learning outcomes.
• Attend, organise and contribute to appropriate conferences, tutorials, study and induction days, running workshops and cascading updates to divisional nurses.
• Communicate effectively within the team and to wider stakeholders, driving service improvement through effective clinical leadership.
• Maintain own professional competency in relation to your areas of expertise.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010.

As this is a regional role travelling to support staff at visits in the patients home setting, it is crucial that you have full UK driving licence happy to travel. Overnight stays can also be occasionally required.

Who are Sciensus and what do they do?

Were proud to be the leading specialty pharmacy in Europe, providing healthcare solutions to patients with long term conditions, rare diseases and cancer. For 30 years, weve supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.

So, using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

Why would I work at Sciensus the benefits?

We offer a fully comprehensive compensation package including a company car or car allowance £4887.50

This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply:

• registered general nurse with community experience
• a Teaching and Assessing Qualification and be able to evidence on-going personal development
• demonstrate working with learners, teaching and guiding in managing complex patient care.

Sciensus is a place that values difference and promotes respect. We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

We actively promote equality for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Sciensus takes equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our colleagues seriously, which could include flexible working. We also support with any reasonable adjustments required. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate working with learners, teaching and guiding in managing complex patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse with community experience
• A Teaching and Assessing Qualification and be able to evidence on-going personal development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sciensus Pharma Services Limited

Address

Peterborough Hospitals Nhs Trust

Bretton Gate

Bretton

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.sciensus.com/careers/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)