Paediatric Practice Development Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Paediatric Practice Development Nurse to join our team. This role is ideal for a children's nurse passionate about education, professional development, quality improvement and delivering safe, evidence-based, family-centred care. The post holder will provide leadership in practice development, working with clinical teams to identify learning needs, enhance workforce capability and support continuous improvement. Acting as a role model, you will use your clinical expertise to influence practice, facilitate learning and embed evidence-based standards. You will lead education programmes, clinical competencies and learning resources for nurses, healthcare support workers, students and newly qualified staff. Working with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will promote a positive learning culture and support high-quality, compassionate care.,

• Lead and support the development of nursing practice across paediatric services.
• Design, deliver and evaluate education and training programmes.
• Develop and maintain clinical competencies and learning resources.
• Support staff development through coaching, teaching and mentorship.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support implementation of clinical guidelines.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement and practice development initiatives.
• Support clinical teams to identify learning needs and improve standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and education partners.
• Provide flexible education support across all shifts and clinical areas to meet the learning needs of the paediatric workforce.
  
  The successful candidate will have significant paediatric experience, strong communication skills and experience in education, practice development or quality improvement, with the ability to influence change and improve patient outcomes. Flexibility is required to support service needs and equitable access to development opportunities including unsociable hours.
  
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.