Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Practice Development Nurse

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Job summary

To further support the on-going development of our Nephrology and Transplant nursing workforce we are looking to recruit an experienced renal nurse in a Practice Development Nurse role.

It is essential that the successful candidate has extensive Nursing experience within the Nephrology and Transplant setting including Haemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis and Transplantation.

Evidence of providing learning support; knowledge of Change Management Theories; Research Awareness and Experience of Implementing Changes in Practice are also essential.

Candidates should have a passion for nurse development and staff wellbeing.

Candidates are also required to have knowledge of current Developments in Nursing Practice; Clinical Governance, Standard Setting and Quality Assurance and excellent understanding of clinical and professional requirements, according to external policies/ standards and external bodies (NMC etc).

Main duties of the job

The predominant part of the role will be to maintain a high level of visibility within the nephrology and transplant areas, building positive relationships, and maintaining excellent communication and organisational skills.

You will support the delivery and achievement of the workforce development and sustainability strategy in line with the nursing objectives and will work closely alongside another Practice Development nurse as well as the Lead and Senior Nursing team.

To assist the directorate with the ongoing development of staff well-being and help to facilitate an environment and culture of staff support and engagement.

To devise, deliver and evaluate training programmes of clinically relevant education to ensure the professional development of all members of the nursing and support staff team. Education and Training programmes required for delivery will be identified through a variety of processes including training needs analysis, service development reviews, bespoke requests and clinical audits.

The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the Transplant Recipient on call rota on a Monday - Friday basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR470-1124-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Appropriate Nursing Qualification

Desirable

  • Recent professional experience within renal nursing
  • Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
  • Evidence of supervising staff

English

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Appropriate Nursing Qualification

Desirable

  • Recent professional experience within renal nursing
  • Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
  • Evidence of supervising staff

English

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Development and Clinical Governance Nurse

Kerry Richards

kirsty.britton@wales.nhs.uk

02921844957

Details

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR470-1124-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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