Address This is an opportunity to be part of the NPTSSG Practice Development Team Nurse team.
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.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
