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.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.