Job overview

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. 

Main duties of the job

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.

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