Practice Development Nurse (School Nursing & LAC)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SCPHN School Nurse to join the Swansea Bay School Nursing & Looked After Children service as a Practice Development Nurse.

The post is for 30 hours per week and will be based at Gorseinon Hospital. although the base can be discussed further for the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

The role of the practice development nurse within the School Nursing & Looked After Children service will be to recognise, develop, implement and work alongside the Lead Nurse and Operational Team Managers to facilitate diverse training in line with the relevant local and national policies, agendas and frameworks to meet the needs of the children and young people across Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Leading by:

Promoting high standards of care

Having expert knowledge and skills

Empowering and supporting staff in their development

Foster a culture of learning to deliver exceptional care standards.

o Establish links with Local and National Forums and Groups. Work alongside education leads to access funding opportunities for theworkforce and support facilitation of placements for Pre-Registration students and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SchoolNurse) students.

o Participate in audits and research to identify areas for quality improvement, developing learning packages to facilitate improvements,acting as a change agent to ensure the best care is delivered.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.