Job summary Band 6 - Practice Development Practitioner - County Theatres The primary role of the post holder will be to deliver the education strategy for the theatre departments and ensure the provision of a progressive learning environment for all grades of staff employed within the theatre environment. The post will be based at County Theatres but will need to work at the Royal Stoke site on occasion. Main duties of the job The post holder will lead on the implementation of education, development plans, induction, mentoring and preceptorship and the on going professional development of all critical care staff. The post holder will assist in the delivery of robust programmes of education, and participate in audit to evaluate effectiveness and maintain standards of nursing care. The PDP will act as a credible and professional role model, empowering staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. The Practice Development Practitioner will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team. Work closely with the Senior Clinical Practitioners for Quality to support and educate the clinical team. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 205-6724018 Job locations County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration / HCPC Nursing Degree / ODP Mentorship or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years' theatre experience Desirable Evidence of providing teaching and education Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration / HCPC Nursing Degree / ODP Mentorship or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years' theatre experience Desirable Evidence of providing teaching and education 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)