Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a part time Band 7 Practice Development Nurse has arisen at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trust to join the Neonatal Education Team.



The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other Practice Development Nurse, Management and Governance Teams to support the development of neonatal nursing practice.



The post holder will play an essential role with responsibility for the education, training and practice development of nursing staff and other learners in the department.



They will provide and participate in MDT education and training using a range of techniques and modalities including simulation and skills drills to meet the learning needs of the team and individual staff.



They will also represent the Trust at local and external educational events.



Promote an effective learning environment within the workplace.



Provision of training and education to learners placed in the department including medical, physician associate, nursing associate and nursing students using a range of techniques and modalities including simulation and skills drills.



Provide and participate in MDT education and training including collaboration with specialist and advanced practice nursing, medical and resuscitation teams to meet the learning needs of the team and individual staff.



Review existing induction and preceptorship programmes and adapt these to fit the needs of the service and the individual.



Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education.



Secure links with local universities to ensure that preceptorship programmes meet the needs of newly qualified staff.



Maintain personal clinical competence and professional development by keeping informed with current research advances in Neonatal Care and having regular appraisals to develop and assess personal progress.



Examine training needs and implement appropriate training packages for non-registered and registered nurses.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist evidence based care to infants, children, young people and their families.



Work with non-registered and registered nurses as a resource providing advice, support and guidance.



To act as a role model and promote evidence based practice whenever possible.



Maintain a high level of specialist clinical skills and practice.