Practice Development Nurse Children & Young People Services (HDU)

Exciting opportunity for the role as Practice Development Nurse within CYP. With our evolving Level 2 High Dependency Unit programme we are keen to support the education, training and practice development strategies. The aim of this role is to support the continuing professional development and delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across CYP directorate. The focus of this role will be the evolution and growth of HDU service by supporting the development of relevant competency and skill attainment. You will be expected to work in partnership with the CYP ward manager / Matron / Hon and the critical care network to ensure effective training and support strategies, whilst monitoring there effectiveness. Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'. In partnership with higher education institutions support the education, training and development of learners on both Pre and post Registration programmes. Our PDN will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible. Leading by example he/she will support and develop improvements in standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for, children, young people and their families.,

• You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of competancy completion and skill aquisition.
• Development of HDU education and supervision programe, as well as ongoing support and refreshers.
• Actively facilitate staff development by ensuring all staff receive an effective Preceptorship, clinical supervision, as well as act as a supervisor and mentor.
• Ensure all staff undertake and complete a comprehensive local induction programme.
• Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (Divisional and Trust), Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and Divisional Management Teams.
• Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the Directorate.
  
  Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable