Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 to be part of an established Primary Care Education Team. Our team is looking for a dynamic, autonomous and enthusiastic registered nurse with proven knowledge and experience of healthcare education. As a Clinical Practice Educator, you will support the provision of professional leadership for all nurses working in General Practice; both registered and unregistered nurses across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, including general practice nurses working in HMP Cardiff and those working with vulnerable groups across the UHB area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
A key element of the role will be the identification of learning and development needs for Practice Nurses and the co-ordination of a programme of development across Cardiff & Vale UHB. Identify and develop training opportunities for individual nurses and the ongoing professional development needs of nursing staff working in primary care. In addition, support the delivery of in-house training programmes. You will be an experienced qualified Registered Nurse and display excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across Primary Care. The role will be based in Woodland House within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board however cross locality working will be expected within Cardiff and the Vale.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Registered General Nurse training to Degree or accepted equivalent level. knowledge and experience with evidence of highly developed and specialist knowledge in primary care nursing including public health nursing, and chronic conditions management within the Primary Care setting.
- Teaching and Assessing qualification, for example, Cert Ed, PGC
- Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (practice nursing pathway) or Nurse Practitioner qualification supplemented by significant specialist training.
- Masters or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision qualification/ training
- Clinical Leadership qualification / training
- Independent / supplementary prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience, most recently in the Primary Care setting
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. chronic conditions management, minor illness, public health nursing
- Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts
- Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation
- Experience of mentoring and supervising pre and post registration students
- Worked at a senior level within the Primary Care setting and a working knowledge of Primary Care Teams
- Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings
Special Knowlegde
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Nursing Speciality
- Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice
- Knowledge of the GMS Contract
Desirable
- Awareness of wider health and social care agenda
Personal Qualites
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy, motivated
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team
- Be an effective team player with ability to enthuse and develop potential in others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Registered General Nurse training to Degree or accepted equivalent level. knowledge and experience with evidence of highly developed and specialist knowledge in primary care nursing including public health nursing, and chronic conditions management within the Primary Care setting.
- Teaching and Assessing qualification, for example, Cert Ed, PGC
- Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (practice nursing pathway) or Nurse Practitioner qualification supplemented by significant specialist training.
- Masters or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision qualification/ training
- Clinical Leadership qualification / training
- Independent / supplementary prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience, most recently in the Primary Care setting
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. chronic conditions management, minor illness, public health nursing
- Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts
- Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation
- Experience of mentoring and supervising pre and post registration students
- Worked at a senior level within the Primary Care setting and a working knowledge of Primary Care Teams
- Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings
Special Knowlegde
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Nursing Speciality
- Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice
- Knowledge of the GMS Contract
Desirable
- Awareness of wider health and social care agenda
Personal Qualites
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy, motivated
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team
- Be an effective team player with ability to enthuse and develop potential in others
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).
