Practice Development Sister/ Charge Nurse

Job overview

Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 Substantive role 37.5 hrs/week

Do you have a passion for the development and education of staff in practice? Are you a keen advocate for gold standards of care?

Why not consider joining the dynamic and highly motivated Practice Development Team at the Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust. The Practice Development Team work Trust wide supporting all levels of the nursing team to deliver high quality, evidence based, compassionate care to our patients. The team comprises of highly experienced educators who provide training and assessment for the National Care Certificate, Pre-Registration programmes, Preceptorship and ongoing skills and career development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work strategically across the Trust supporting learning and development initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes. An integral part of the role is providing multi-professional education in the classroom using a variety of teaching methods including innovative strategies such as simulation, and educational games. You would be supported by the team to develop the knowledge and skills to facilitate excellent education both in the classroom and at the bedside.

Advanced communication skills and successful completion of mentorship or Practice Assessor training are essential for the role when coaching, teaching, assessing and providing feedback/forward. Your clinical expertise will contribute not only to the development and delivery of education but also to quality improvement initiatives, governance processes, and the implementation of evidence-based practice across the Trust. We are looking for nurses with a passion for improving patient care and developing staff to do the same.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

• act as a role model / professional resource, acting within the Professional Code of Conduct at all times
• support the professional development of all nursing staff.
• support the development of clinical competence and evidence-based practice to ensure best possible patient outcomes and experience.
• assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a clinical role model
• work under the management of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

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.