Job summary The Emergency Department at WVT are expanding our practice education team. We are looking for :- A Band 7 Practice development nurse who will support the nursing team in ED and SDEC to fulfil their potential in the exciting world of emergency nursing. You will have a proven track record of working in Emergency care The ideal candidate must be able to build relationships with staff at all stages of their career to support them with the development of skills and competencies is essential The post holder will be required to work predominately on weekdays and mainly based in the clinical environment. You must be resilient, an excellent team player and be willing to lead and facilitate change in the workplace If you feel that you have the above attributes, then we would look forward to receiving your application. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will support the current PDN in post to ensure that staff feel supported in their day to day duties. You will demonstrate specialist knowledge within the sphere of emergency nursing and act as a resource for the Emergency Department, Same day Emergency care Unit, the directorate and the Trust. You must be flexible to meet changing demands at short notice. The successful candidate will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to demonstrate the ability to work independently and part of a team. The successful candidate will be required to have evidence of ongoing professional development with previous post registration experience which is relevant and recent. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 229-MED-6727174 Job locations Hereford County Hospital HEREFORD HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities A key role will be to Identify areas of development for the nursing team and ensure that the annual workforce and training education plan is submitted Supporting the departmental governance and patient safety agenda delivering training to maintain high standards and quality of service. To ensure adherence to the Trusts Health and Safety policies Job description Job responsibilities A key role will be to Identify areas of development for the nursing team and ensure that the annual workforce and training education plan is submitted Supporting the departmental governance and patient safety agenda delivering training to maintain high standards and quality of service. To ensure adherence to the Trusts Health and Safety policies Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Post registration qualification within Emergency l Care or equivalent A1 award or equivalent Emergency Triage Instructor or willingness to undertake within 12 months of appointment Relevant 1st degree or equivalent Post Graduate Certificate Education or willingness to undertake within 12 months of appointment Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Demonstrate an ability to deliver clinical skills in practice Demonstrate leadership ability Time management of self and others Demonstrate an ability to problem solve highly complex situations Negotiating/persuasive skills Ability to influence at senior management & team level Personal attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Post registration qualification within Emergency l Care or equivalent A1 award or equivalent Emergency Triage Instructor or willingness to undertake within 12 months of appointment Relevant 1st degree or equivalent Post Graduate Certificate Education or willingness to undertake within 12 months of appointment Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Demonstrate an ability to deliver clinical skills in practice Demonstrate leadership ability Time management of self and others Demonstrate an ability to problem solve highly complex situations Negotiating/persuasive skills Ability to influence at senior management & team level Personal attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable 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 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Hereford County Hospital HEREFORD HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)