Practice Development Support Facilitator (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

The Practice Development Nurse Associate (PDNA) plays a vital role in supporting the professional growth and clinical development of Healthcare Assistants (HCA’s) and nursing staff while enhancing the overall quality of patient care. By promoting evidence-based practice, facilitating continuous learning, and contributing to service improvement initiatives, the PDNA ensures high standards of nursing practice across multidisciplinary teams.

Hours per week: 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical education in both classroom-based and practice settings across hospital and community environments. Working under the management and direction of the Practice Development Nurse Team and the Professional Practice Team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and facilitation of high-quality educational initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.

A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of foundational training for Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs), including facilitating the achievement of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) competencies. The post holder will also be involved in delivering education and training on a range of clinical skills — including the safe use of medical devices and other essential procedures — to multidisciplinary staff groups, within the boundaries of their scope of competence, in both acute and community care settings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.