Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 23 MONTHS DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
This is an opportunity to be part of the NPTSSG Practice Development Team Nurse team, working within Haematology, Oncology & MPCE
The Practice Development Nurse is a key role that works with staff to develop and deliver safe, effective and evidenced based nursing care, with a direction for nursing that sets an emphasis on developing excellence and learning in practice. The role will provide a visible and accessible resource to staff; promote a positive learning environment in practice; encourage and support staff development; and nurture a culture where everyone is enabled to flourish.
The Practice Development Nurse assists in the development and implementation of a range of educational packages for Clinical staff within the Service Group. This will include undertaking formal assessments and developing improvement plans.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain highly effective communication networks with key stakeholders (Heads of Nursing, Matrons, Sisters, Charge Nurses, Clinical Educators and Mentors) to support and ensure development of professional behaviours and a range of knowledge and skills for all staff. Working in collaboration to advance the culture where openness, life-long learning, reflection, evidence based practice, education and training planning and implementation is accepted, respected, acknowledged and secured as the way forward for Nursing within the Health Board.
Develop, facilitate, deliver and evaluate along with other Practice Development nurses, education and training for nurses and Health care Assistants linked to Divisional/Area needs, and relevant standards, e.g. NMC Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses; Fundamentals of care, All Wales HCA induction, HCA Framework, Qualifications and Credit Framework Diploma.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate teaching/ educational programmes for nursing and other clinical staff to support the implementation of change/development of core professional skills; and the development of evidence based practice initiatives in order to contribute toward the achievement of excellent care for patients.
Monitor the progress of Registered Nurses undertaking the preceptorship framework and support them throughout the process to ensure they receive the best support during the transition.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered nurse.
2. Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma Level (Level 6) or equivalent
3. Evidence of nursing related qualification to degree level.
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Post registration experience.
5. Sound knowledge and understanding of current nursing and education issues.
6. Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as working autonomously
7. Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
8. Broad clinical experience Clinical credibility.
Desirable criteria
9. Involved in service development and quality issues
Apptitude & abilities
Essential criteria
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to form positive working relationships and work across Divisions & Corporate department
11. IT literate and able to deduce key points from numerical data. Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training.
12. Evidence of managing staff within a team and dealing with difficult situations.
13. Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the HB Health and Safety policies. Self-motivated, Positive role model for all disciplines.
Desirable criteria
14. Have an understanding of ESR
15. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other essential criteria
Essential criteria
16. Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Confident, self-motivated.
17. Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area.
18. Demonstrate evidence of own Continuing Professional Development.
19. Strength of character and confidence to manage opposition and overcome obstacles in a positive and non- threatening manner.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable