Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting opportunity for the role as Practice Development Nurse within CYP. With our evolving Level 2 High Dependency Unit programme we are keen to support the education, training and practice development strategies.
The aim of this role is to support the continuing professional development and delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across CYP directorate. The focus of this role will be the evolution and growth of HDU service by supporting the development of relevant competency and skill attainment.
You will be expected to work in partnership with the CYP ward manager / Matron / Hon and the critical care network to ensure effective training and support strategies, whilst monitoring their effectiveness.
Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.
In partnership with higher education institutions support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre and post Registration programmes.
Our PDN will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible. Leading by example he/she will support and develop improvements in standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
* You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of competency completion and skill acquisition.
* Development of HDU education and supervision programme, as well as ongoing support and refreshers.
* Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receive an effective Preceptorship, clinical supervision, as well as act as a supervisor and mentor.
* Ensure all staff undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.
* Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (Divisional and Trust), Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and Divisional Management Teams.
* Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the Directorate.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
* Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
* NMC Registered Children's Nurse
* Post-basic Specialist Qualification
* Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
* Management/Leadership Qualification
* Master's Degree/ Working towards
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.
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