Professional and Practice Development Nurse​/Midwife

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Are you a values driven nurse or midwife who is experienced in supporting learning and development for HCSW, nurses and midwives across NHS Tayside?

We are recruiting a nurse or midwife to join our Professional and Practice Development Team within the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate. The purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with a range of people to enhance person-centred cultures that deliver safe and effective care and positive patient and staff experiences. This will be achieved through facilitating a broad portfolio of educational and practice development activities.

We welcome applications from nurses or midwives who are aspirational, innovative and committed to role modelling excellent practice. You will contribute to the team’s intention to continually improve care and promote person-centered, safe and effective healthcare cultures across the organisation. You will be skilled in supporting clinical colleagues at all levels from induction through to professional development.

You must be registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to professional development through post registration learning and education. You will be able to evidence your contribution to effective workplace learning and be able to describe how you use practice development and/or adult learning principles and methods to achieve this.

Candidates must have relevant nursing or midwifery experience including excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills. You must also be able to demonstrate an evidenced-based approach to enhancing and developing practice. You will be working to a clear set of objectives and will have the support of the wider team.

We would encourage anyone interested in this post to get in touch for an informal conversation with Andy Quigley, Senior Nurse, Andrew.quigleyt, and/or Nancy Galloway, PEF Team leader, agnes.gallowayt.

Hours of work are: 30 hours/week

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