Job summary
JOB PURPOSEThe Practice Development Nurse will work within their designated service working closely with the Academy team and the Locality Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the development of staff. They will work with designated teams to coordinate and embed learning and development ensuring that staff are competenct and capable to undertake their roles.
The Practice Development Nurse will work with the Acadamey team and the Locality Manager to identify learning needs, plan and implement any training required and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to and informs local and national priorities.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Development Nurse will be expected to:
Promote high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise
Facilitate the creation of a positive learning environment in the work place where staff development is encouraged and supported
Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of registered and non-registered nursing staff within the Nursing Teams
Work alongside staff in individual teams undertaking a key role in practice development
Translate Academy priorities such as changes in nursing standards, new clinical roles such as Apprentriceships into their designated service
About us
Professional Standards
All staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Staff Code of Conduct and demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability. All staff employed in recognised professions are required to ensure they work to the professional standards and/or Codes of Practice set out for their professional group. In addition, staff are required to demonstrate the Customer Care Standards of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Academy team and Locality Manager to identify specific training needs and plan programmes to ensure staff are competent and have the right skills to undertake their roles
To work with the Academy team, nursing teams, CBU Manager, Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies as an ambassador for practice development
To support community team leaders in planning, implementing and evaluating practice changes in line with evidence and best practice Implementation
To work with nominated team members, Clinical Leads and CBU manager to identify, plan and implement initiatives within teams
To link with internal leads including the transformation team, human resources and the Academy team in planning, implementing and evaluating actions and outcomes
To implement a process of effective communication within teams, ensuring that staff are able to inform developments and contribute to change
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Academy team and Locality Manager to identify specific training needs and plan programmes to ensure staff are competent and have the right skills to undertake their roles
To work with the Academy team, nursing teams, CBU Manager, Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies as an ambassador for practice development
To support community team leaders in planning, implementing and evaluating practice changes in line with evidence and best practice Implementation
To work with nominated team members, Clinical Leads and CBU manager to identify, plan and implement initiatives within teams
To link with internal leads including the transformation team, human resources and the Academy team in planning, implementing and evaluating actions and outcomes
To implement a process of effective communication within teams, ensuring that staff are able to inform developments and contribute to change
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- District Nursing qualification
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership training
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Learning and Development Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within district nursing services
- Expereince in taking forward clinical and service change
- Experience of delivering on development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams
- Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
Essential
Essential
- Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans
- Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- District Nursing qualification
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership training
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Learning and Development Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience within district nursing services
- Expereince in taking forward clinical and service change
- Experience of delivering on development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams
- Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
Essential
Essential
- Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans
- Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities.
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.
