Professional Development Nurse, Countywide

Role of Department The Professional Development Team is part of the Corporate Nursing Directorate and provides support, advice, training and education across a range of work streams. The Professional Development team is responsible for promoting high standards of patient centred care through demonstration of clinical expertise with reference to The 6 Cs and 4ward behaviours. They support Sisters/Charge Nurses, Matrons and clinical staff in creating safe, effective, caring, responsive and well lead clinical environments that encourage learning and professional growth through practice development. Responsibilities Of The Post Clinical Be a role model for clinical staff in providing a high standard of holistic and individualised patient care to patients by: Working alongside clinical staff demonstrating and applying an in depth knowledge of a range of clinical skills. Acting as a reflective practitioner, applying evidence based practice and critical thinking to review all practices and processes of care with clinical leads. Promoting and maintaining a concept of holistic nursing which incorporates a patient centred approach to care. Deliver teaching programmes using a variety of approaches including: patient bedside coaching, mentoring, tutorials, clinical updates, multi-professional teaching sessions and difficult cases discussions Ensuring that practices of clinical staff are working in accordance with appropriate professional guidance and best practice Assist in the development and review of protocols and guidelines for nursing practice. Work closely with other key individuals both internally and externally to support practice developments to improve patient care. Work with all nursing staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding of accountability through the NMC Code and Standards for Health Care Support Workers. To effectively support the provision of the highest possible standard of physical, psychological, social and nursing care for patients, their relatives and friends. Provide training in response to developmental needs identified in organisational training needs analysis and training plans, local and national developments and initiatives. Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of best clinical guidelines, policies and protocols Participate in the process of standard setting and nursing developments to facilitate continuous improvements in practice and the quality of care provided. Identify and report potential issues or concerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising with Ward Sisters/Charge nurses/ Matrons as appropriate. Demonstrate, skills in multi-professional team working and leadership that responds to the changing needs of patients and assist/enable nursing colleagues to acquire those multi-professional team skills Participate, support and role model to nursing colleagues skilled and competent nursing practice in the clinical setting. To work consistently with nursing colleagues to improve all aspects of nursing care by providing on-going support, advice and by facilitating their ownership of their own learning. Understand and demonstrate to other nurse colleagues good current clinical practice as well as emerging clinical practice which must be supported by nationally based care standards that are empirically/research based. Provide support for staff in effectively addressing concerns and where required provide support to investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospital policy. Work with colleagues to promote a culture positive of reporting concerns, incidents related to patient quality and safety. To provide a skills and competency based approach to the training, development and support of nursing and health care support worker staff across the organisation. To act appropriately in the event of any accidents and emergencies, and to report any incident according to hospital policy. To abide by the legal and statutory rules relating to nursing practice and to maintain a standard of conduct in accordance with the NMC Code and Hospital Policies. Training and Education Co-ordinate and develop specific programmes of training and education to support improvements in nursing practice using a wide range of approaches to deliver this. To actively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areas through a wide range of approaches. Attend key groups around training and education both internally and externally and provide feedback. To carry out dedicated teaching/presentations internally and externally as identified. To be informed of local, regional/network and national health and social care developments and disseminate to other team members. Assist in policy and audit development. Development Acts as a professional/educational resource for all staff in the clinical areas, role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning. Facilitate learning through continuing professional development and training needs analysis. To plan self-development and undertake relevant training to further develop the role in conjunction with the Head of Department. To seek assistance in aspects which require development. To keep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for nursing practise. To attend all mandatory training sessions, incorporating this knowledge into everyday practice and to supervise the safe practice of others.

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