Job summary
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.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job 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.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrate post qualification or equivalent experience in nursing studies, which equates to sufficient clinical expertise

Desirable

• Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education

Knowledge
Essential

• Able to demonstrate up to date clinical credibility/ competence
• Evidence in changing practice and project management
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

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).