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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Medicine
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-5809QEH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Kent
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Practice Development Nurse

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join our Award-winning Emergency Department. Through facilitation, education and training, the post holder supports clinical practice in the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs. Acts as a resource to support professional development of staff. Improves practice based upon evidence and research thereby enabling new skills and competencies to be introduced that will enhance the quality of care delivered to the patients. Support the Matron and senior management team in managing both clinical and professional development issues concerning patients within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Through facilitation, education and training, supports clinical practice in the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs. The post holder will act as a resource to support professional development of staff , improving practice based upon evidence and research thereby enabling new skills and competencies to be introduced, that will enhance the quality of care delivered to children.  The post holder will support the Matron and senior management team in managing both clinical and professional development issues concerning children and young people within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.



Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A minimum experience of 4 years in a Band 6 post within UEC.
  • Evidence of continuing education and study essential.
  • Extensive and recent experience and knowledge of Emergency nursing
  • Ability to provide evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
  • Ability to provide evidence of applying theory to practice and improving the patient experience.
  • Competent and confident in a range of clinical skills; central lines, NIV, medication administration, etc.
  • Management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leading a team Classroom teaching experience
  • Experience of working with a range of different learners
  • Previous experience of managing a team

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Inspire others and act as a role model
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships
  • Good communicator
Desirable criteria
  • Application of emotional intelligence
  • Evidence of coaching others

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • RSCN / RN Child Degree / post Registration equivalent (or evidence of near completion of post registration degree)
  • ENB 998 / Mentoring / Assessor in Practice qualification.
  • Evidence of previous teaching /Educational delivery
  • EPLS/ APLS
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification. Attained or Working towards Masters Degree relevant to Nursing.
  • Professional Nurse Advocate
  • Evidence of formal leadership training
  • Diploma in Management
  • PG cert in clinical education/lecturing and teaching or NMC lecturer Practitioner qualification.
  • Coaching qualification.

Governance

Essential criteria
  • Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice.
  • Able to professionally support and challenge the multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of healthcare systems and priorities
  • Knowledge of NMC standards with regards to Placement learning
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of clinical incidents and how to respond

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Upholds and models the Trust values
  • On-going personal and professional development
  • Demonstrate personal and professional pride in the Trust and the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to respond and adapt to change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Fox
Job title
ED Matron Department
Email address
[email protected]
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