Professional Development Nurse (Paediatrics

Professional Development Nurse (Paediatrics)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Development Nurse to join the Rainbow Paediatric Unit at Newham University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. This senior role is central to supporting the development of a skilled, confident and compassionate paediatric nursing workforce. We are looking for a highly committed Registered Children's Nurse who can provide strong professional leadership and drive excellence in clinical education.

The post holder will take responsibility for the education and development of pre- and post-registration learners, newly qualified nurses and existing staff within the ward. This includes coordinating and delivering structured teaching, supporting learning in practice, and ensuring that all staff have access to high-quality training that reflects current evidence-based standards. You will lead on paediatric resuscitation training/SIMS, oversee the safe introduction and implementation of new medical equipment, and provide ongoing professional development opportunities such as reflective practice, clinical skills updates and competency assessment.

The role also involves contributing to the recruitment and retention of nursing staff, participating in interviews and supporting the induction and transition of new colleagues.

To co-ordinate the Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses and for those that are new to Paediatric nursing.

To work clinically alongside newly qualified nurses and those that are new to Paediatric nursing to ensure that they are provided with support in the clinical environment.

To demonstrate exceptional clinical skills in all areas of Paediatric Nursing and possess the ability to develop and teach others.

To work in partnership with the senior management team to develop a working environment that supports learning and promotes excellent standards of care of all staff.

To initiate, facilitate and support innovative change within Paediatrics in line with current clinical and academic evidence, national standards and relevant reports.

To evaluate programmes of training and education in collaboration with NNU staff.

• Current registration with the NMC Paediatric RN
• Teaching and assessing qualification and /or Mentorship Module
• EPALS training compliance
• Evidence of degree level study
• EPALS instructor status
• Post graduate teaching qualification
• Evidence of leadership course attendance

• Experience at Band 6 and above
• Experience in Emegrency department and/or Paediatric intensive care or equivalent
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
• Experience in teaching and compiling teaching plans
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and acute environment
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Experience of mentoring students and junior members of staff

• Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within this clinical area.
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and carers' cultural and emotional needs
• Ability manage own time effectively and that of junior colleagues
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
• Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working within this speciality
• Self-awareness - can identify own strengths and weaknesses and use reflection

• Excellent verbal communication skills with all members of the health care team, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Demonstrate awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times.
• Good multi-disciplinary skills (liaison)
• Good written presentation skills and maintenance of accurate records
• Has a positive approach to patient and family centred care
• Ability to motivate others
• Willingness to promote and adapt to change as the team/organisation develops
• Shows good leadership qualities - ability to assess situations, problem solve, identify solutions, support and challenge
• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues and has undertaken Level 3 Children's Safeguarding Training
• Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
• Willingness to actively participate in mechanisms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through audit.
• Is up-to-date with legislation and current events

• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Encourages others to express themselves openly
• In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
• Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
• Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
• Has a balanced understanding of self and others
• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for develop men
• Can…