About this role
Job summary The Practice Development Team (PDT) aims to foster an environment that encourages learning and the enhancement of clinical skills, recognizing that professional development continues beyond initial registration.
The individual in this position will function in a supernumerary capacity within clinical settings for 80% of their time, working alongside both qualified and unqualified nursing staff to provide direct care while assisting in skill development and on-site learning programs, as well as helping staff achieve their competencies.
Collaboration with the broader education team, practice development nurses, ward managers, and other essential personnel will be key to supporting the training, delivery, and assessment of competencies in line with the multiprofessional preceptorship program.
This ensures that patient care at PAHT is safe, responsive, effective, well-led, and compassionate.
Main duties of the job Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of enhanced nursing skills within all levels of nursing
Deliver teaching sessions to facilitate learning that results in continued staff development
Facilitate appropriate training to ensure safe, competent clinical practice
Participate in change management and PDSA cycle reviews, particularly those related to the delivery of nursing teaching sessions to achieve the Trust objectives
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
The Practice Development Team (PDT) aims to foster an environment that encourages learning and the enhancement of clinical skills, recognizing that professional development continues beyond initial registration.
The individual in this position will function in a supernumerary capacity within clinical settings for 80% of their time, working alongside both qualified and unqualified nursing staff to provide direct care while assisting in skill development and on-site learning programs, as well as helping staff achieve their competencies.
Collaboration with the broader education team, practice development nurses, ward managers, and other essential personnel will be key to supporting the training, delivery, and assessment of competencies in line with the multiprofessional preceptorship program.
This ensures that patient care at PAHT is safe, responsive, effective, well-led, and compassionate.
Main duties of the job
The clinical practice educator will be a seasoned nurse capable of engaging with our diverse multidisciplinary team across all professional levels. This individual will act as a representative for the nursing quality team, assisting clinical staff in implementing the fundamentals of care, preceptorship, and various strategic initiatives within the organization. A key focus will be on enhancing patient safety, outcomes, and overall patient experience.
The role holder will support the commitment to the trust’s five-year plan; your future; our hospital, maintaining the delivery of the five Ps (our patients, our people, our performance, our places, our pounds).
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of enhanced nursing skills within all levels of nursing
Deliver teaching sessions to facilitate learning that results in continued staff development
Facilitate appropriate training to ensure safe, competent clinical practice
Participate in change management and PDSA cycle reviews, particularly those related to the delivery of nursing teaching sessions to achieve the Trust objectives
Provide support to ward managers and matrons in delivering the quality and safety agenda through the risk management strategy, including the undertaking of risk assessments
Act as a role model, always working in accordance with the NMC codes, trust policies and guidelines
Support our OSCE programme leader in the preparation of International pre-registration nurses for their test of competence (OSCE) in order to attain NMC registration
Participate in the development of enhanced nursing skills within all levels of nursing.
Track the improvements, competence and proficiencies of the nurses within clinical ward areas
Practice Development, Education and Training
Participate in the effective delivery of development programs for nursing and support any working groups that are formed to enhance planning within the organization
Partake in the evaluation and review of all registered nurse training program to meet the development needs
Support the undertaking of the PACE audit program
Ensure that common themes related to nursing competencies and care delivery are highlighted and mechanisms are identified to facilitate improvements.
Support in the development of mechanisms to facilitate improvements
Collaborate with matrons, specialist nurses, ward managers and others to facilitate a problem-solving approach to issues raised regarding clinical practice
Participate in the development of processes, proficiencies, competencies and clinical guidelines to enhance the patient experience
Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Planning
Be aware of the impact development program to deliver enhanced patient care, has on the attrition of staff
To collaborate with recruitment, the practice education facilitators and other educational teams to support the opportunities available to improve our staff retention
Engage in all opportunities to assess feedback received from staff and ensure that we learn from staff feedback and utilize it to enhance staff experience
Collaborate with practice education facilitators and HEIs to support the recruitment and retention of our student nurses
Provide advice and support to recruiting managers
Provide information for system, regional or national education reports as required
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the postholder and the manager. All Duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
*The role is physically demanding and can include standing for prolonged periods, moving and handling patients and equipment and other healthcare related tasks. We welcome applications from all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your working life experience with the organization.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse - NMC Educated to degree level (or equivalent) Knowledge of nursing education and development Established practice assessor/supervisor (or equivalent)
Desirable
Teaching/education qualification Professional advocate certificate Completed Trust Preceptor training
Experience Essential
Experience at Band 6 in an acute nursing field (or equivalent) E Experience supporting learners (of all levels) in practice E Experience of supervising and assessing learners E Experience in delivering and evaluating training or development programs to support nurses across a range of roles Experience in delivering clinical support program Experience in teaching or presenting to others Experience of serving as a preceptor and supporting a new preceptee during their transition period
Desirable
Experience of managing change Experience of quality improvement projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)