Clinical Practice Development Nurse

Job summary

The Clinical Learning and Development team provides Trust wide clinical education, ranging from basic skills to advance interventional skills and knowledge.

You will be joining a dynamic multi-professional team as a Band 7 Clinical Practice Development Nurse with the aim to lead, support and coordinate the training of the nursing programme and new members of the multidisciplinary team. This job is a permanent full- time post. The post holder will be co- ordinating the educational activities, assessments of learning and ensure to do clinical work in the in- patient wards cros-site.

The post holder will actively promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across the Division and Trust wide and be an effective role model for best practice.

The post holders will be an experienced registered nurse with good clinical competence and excellent ability to do clinical work and support learning in the medical/ surgical in- patient wards in West Middlesex.

The post holder will provide educational, clinical support for the staff and work clinically in the wards for 80% of their working time.

To maintain primary responsibility for ensuring the Trust provides a progressive learning environment for the nurses, HCAs and students. The post holder will support and coordinate the development of the nursing programme by co-ordinating educational activities and assessments of learning within the department.

To be involved in corporate agenda by participating in clinical practice and development within their division and liaising with the nursing development managers as appropriate.

To support all educational programme provided by the Clinical Learning and Development team trust wide.

The post holder will actively promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across the division and trust wide; and be an effective role model for best practice nursing.

To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses on all levels and other staff.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical Practice

To work clinically on a regular planned basis, supporting registered and non- registered practitioners in developing their practice.

To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To ensure that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence based.

To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning objectives achieved and areas for further development.

To demonstrate comprehensive nursing knowledge in clinical settings, and support the advancement of knowledge and skills using evidence based practice to all nursing levels.

To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health care professionals in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.

To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from different multi-disciplinary profession.

Education and Research

To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all learners and registered nurses within the Trust, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments.

To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes adhering to the NMC standards

To advise in relation to educational opportunities and assist all learners and registered nurses in developing themselves in…