Practice Development Nurse Emergency Department

We have an exciting opportunity within our Emergency Department for an experienced nurse with a passion for Emergency Medicine education and the development of the ED workforce. The successful candidate will:

• Support and facilitate the development of clinical practice assessors and supervisors in line with the NMC's new standards for teaching and learning in the clinical environment.
• Coordinate and provide on-site support, educational input, and development activities for all nursing staff and other learners.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement educational programs in collaboration with the Practice Education team and Link Lecturers from the trust's Higher Education Institution (HEI) partners.
This role is ideal for a proactive, enthusiastic nurse committed to enhancing clinical education and workforce development in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.,
• Clinical Education & Workforce Development
+ Promote a learning environment that supports nurses' clinical development and encourages evidence-based, best-practice patient care. + Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate the in-house education programme for the Emergency Department. + Support the continuing professional development and overall clinical performance of ED staff in conjunction with the ED Matron. + Work closely with other clinical educators and PDNs across the trust to ensure a consistent approach to practice education.
• Programmes & Frameworks
+ Develop a Competency Progression Framework for all nursing staff. + Support and coordinate the preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses. + Collaborate with the Trust and HEIs to organise and deliver educational programmes and training for ED staff.
• Quality & Evidence-Based Practice
+ Ensure all clinical practice in the ED reflects current evidence, trends, and best-practice standards. + Promote quality nursing care through clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives.
• Leadership & Mentorship
+ Facilitate the development of clinical practice assessors/supervisors in line with NMC teaching and learning standards. + Provide on-site support, mentorship, and guidance to nursing staff and other learners.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing poplation of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.