Practice Development Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and inspiring Practice Development Nurse to join our community hospital team on a 12-month fixed term contract, working across all community sites and travelling between locations according to service needs.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education, teaching, staff development and improving the quality of patient care.You will play a key role in supporting our nursing and healthcare teams to develop clinical knowledge, skills and confidence within our teams. The individual should be passionate about creating a positive culture of learning and encouraging continuous professional development for our teams.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching and developing others, identifying learning needs and delivering meaningful and relevant education.We are looking for an individual who is approachable, organised and motivated to help staff grow and reach their potential.The role will be required to travel between community sites so flexibility and the ability to work across multiple sites is essential

Main duties of the job

To assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that patient care is delivered to the highest standards of care, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and NMC Code of Practice and professional standards and guidance.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

For further details and information , please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

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

For further details and information , please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
• Sound knowledge and understanding or current nursing and education issues
• Broad Clinical Experience

Desirable

• Involved in service development and quality issues

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training

Peronsal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of own continuing professional development
• Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
• Sound knowledge and understanding or current nursing and education issues
• Broad Clinical Experience

Desirable

• Involved in service development and quality issues

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training

Peronsal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of own continuing professional development
• Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Denbigh Infirmary

Ruthin Road

Denbigh

LL16 3ES

United Kingdom

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