Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Paediatric Practice Development Nurse to join our team. This role is ideal for a children's nurse passionate about education, professional development, quality improvement and delivering safe, evidence-based, family-centred care.
The post holder will provide leadership in practice development, working with clinical teams to identify learning needs, enhance workforce capability and support continuous improvement. Acting as a role model, you will use your clinical expertise to influence practice, facilitate learning and embed evidence-based standards.
You will lead education programmes, clinical competencies and learning resources for nurses, healthcare support workers, students and newly qualified staff. Working with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will promote a positive learning culture and support high-quality, compassionate care.
The successful candidate will have significant paediatric experience, strong communication skills and experience in education, practice development or quality improvement, with the ability to influence change and improve patient outcomes. Flexibility is required to support service needs and equitable access to development opportunities including unsociable hours.
Main duties of the job - Lead and support the development of nursing practice across paediatric services.
- Design, deliver and evaluate education and training programmes.
- Develop and maintain clinical competencies and learning resources.
- Support staff development through coaching, teaching and mentorship.
- Promote evidence-based practice and support implementation of clinical guidelines.
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement and practice development initiatives.
- Support clinical teams to identify learning needs and improve standards of care.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and education partners.
- Provide flexible education support across all shifts and clinical areas to meet the learning needs of the paediatric workforce.
For further details contact Lesley Leddington, Paediatric Matron on 01384 456111 extension 1278
About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job responsibilities The Paediatric Practice Development Nurse provides professional leadership and expertise in developing, improving and maintaining high standards of paediatric nursing practice. The role focuses on education, workforce development, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, evidence-based, child- and family-centred care.
The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical teams, education leads and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify learning needs, develop competencies, deliver training and support the professional development of nurses, healthcare support workers, students and newly qualified staff.
Acting as a clinical role model, the post holder will promote a positive learning culture, facilitate evidence-based practice, support service improvements and contribute to improving patient outcomes through effective practice development initiatives.
Main Responsibilities - Provide professional leadership and expert advice in paediatric nursing practice development.
- Identify learning needs and develop, deliver and evaluate education programmes, training sessions and competency frameworks.
- Support the induction, development and ongoing education of registered nurses, healthcare support workers, students and newly qualified staff.
- Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and continuous improvement across paediatric services.
- Act as a clinical role model, supporting teams to enhance confidence, skills and quality of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clinical leaders and education partners to implement practice changes.
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, audits and service developments to improve patient outcomes.
- Develop learning resources and support a positive learning culture within the paediatric workforce.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of education and practice development activities.
- Provide flexible support to meet service priorities and workforce development needs.
Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential - Registered Children's Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Degree or evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to paediatric practice and clinical education
- Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent in accordance with NMC Standards.
Desirable - Master's degree in nursing, Education or related subject, or working towards.
- Quality Improvement or coaching qualification.
Communication Skills Essential - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to present information clearly to a range of audiences.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Able to provide constructive feedback, coaching and support to staff.
- Ability to communicate complex information in an accessible and supportive manner.
- Demonstrates effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Desirable - Experience of facilitating teaching sessions, presentations or workshops.
- Experience of communicating and supporting change across clinical teams.
Knowledge and Training Essential - In-depth knowledge of current paediatric nursing practice and standards.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
- Knowledge of NMC Code and Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and national guidance.
- Understanding of NHS priorities relating to education, workforce development and quality improvement.
Desirable - Awareness of national paediatric quality standards and benchmarking programmes.
Experience Essential - Significant post-registration experience within acute paediatric services.
- Experience of recent working at Band 6 level or above.
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating clinical education programmes.
- Experience of supporting competency-based learning and assessment.
- Experience of leading practice development, service improvement or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting change in clinical practice.
- Experience of supporting students, newly qualified nurses and registered staff in clinical learning.
Desirable - Previous experience in a Practice Development Nurse, Clinical Educator or Professional Development role.
Planning Skills Essential - Ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the service.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a busy clinical environment.
- Able to plan and deliver education, training and practice development activities.
- Ability to coordinate projects and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
- Able to anticipate challenges and adjust plans to meet changing service needs.
Desirable - Experience of coordinating education programmes or workforce development initiatives.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).