Job summary
Support the CYP leadership team, and Sister / Charge Nurses in implementing education, training and practice development strategies.
Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across CYP directorate.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the CYP directorate.
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
- Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receive an effective Preceptorship.
- Actively facilitate staff development and support through clinical supervision and 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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent or working towards
- NMC Registered Children's Nurse
- Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Desirable
- Master's Degree/ Working towards
- Post-basic Specialist Qualification
- PNA qualification or working towards
- Paediatric critical care qualification or working towards
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent or working towards
- NMC Registered Children's Nurse
- Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Desirable
- Master's Degree/ Working towards
- Post-basic Specialist Qualification
- PNA qualification or working towards
- Paediatric critical care qualification or 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.
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.
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).
