An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Wards at Stoke Mandeville Hospital for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Practice Development Nurse. This post is ideal for an experienced Band 5 or a Band 6 Registered Nurse who has a strong interest in promoting a high standard of clinical skills and competency and has a passion for education and support of all health care professionals.
You will be supporting staff across all AFC bands, enabling them to achieve their potential and guiding them to deliver high quality, safe and effective care at all times.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities, these will include:
* Working closely and collaboratively with Ward Managers to identify areas for training, education and support within their individual areas and across the surgical wards.
* Supporting new members of staff to the surgical wards to complete their competencies and clinical skills necessary to help them deliver safe and effective care.
* Looking at audit results and then preparing ward based teaching sessions to support staff with learning that is relevant to their specific areas.
* Supporting areas clinically on occasions when necessary to ensure safety of patients and staff.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse Level 1.
* ENB 998, MSPP, Educational / Teaching and Assessing Qualification.
* Degree in Nursing.
* Evidence of further continued professional development.
Desirable
* Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
* Significant and relevant surgical nursing experience.
* Experience of undertaking clinical audits.
Experience
Essential
* Significant and relevant experience at band 5 Nurse in surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Acute, or Critical Care or relevant specialty.
* Experience of teaching students, HCA's & RN's.
Desirable
* Previous experience as shift/team leader.
* Experience of undertaking clinical audits.
* Experience of participating in clinical research.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
* Computer Literate.
* Good time management skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team in English.
* Ability to write comprehensively and clearly in English.
* Ability to work within a team and independently.
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and give examples from work experience.
* Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner.
* Knowledge of up to date Nursing and NHS Issues.
Special Circumstances
Desirable
* Ability to travel between hospital sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr