Practice Development Sister/ Charge Nurse

The successful candidate will work strategically across the Trust supporting learning and development initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.An integral part of the role is providing multi-professional education in the classroom using a variety of teaching methods including innovative strategies such as simulation, and educational games. You would be supported by the team to develop the knowledge and skills to facilitate excellent education both in the classroom and at the bedside.

Advanced communication skills and successful completion of mentorship or Practice Assessor training are essential for the role when coaching, teaching, assessing and providing feedback/forward. Your clinical expertise will contribute not only to the development and delivery of education but also to quality improvement initiatives, governance processes, and the implementation of evidence-based practice across the Trust.We are looking for nurses with a passion for improving patient care and developing staff to do the same.

The post holder will: act as a role model / professional resource, acting within the Professional Code of Conduct at all times support the professional development of all nursing staff. support the development of clinical competence and evidence-based practice to ensure best possible patient outcomes and experience. assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a clinical role model work under the management of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

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Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education

Knowledge

Essential: - Able to demonstrate up to date clinical credibility/ competence; - Evidence in changing practice and project management; - Evidence of commitment to CPD