Job overview

Are you an experienced Emergency Nurse seeking a new and rewarding challenge in Practice Development?

Frimley Park Hospital is excited to offer a part-time Band 7 Practice Development Nurse opportunity within our Emergency Department. This is a 23-hour per week position offered on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Registered Adult Nurse who is passionate about clinical education, staff development, and the continuous improvement of patient care. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in emergency nursing who is ready to take a proactive role in mentoring, coaching, and supporting staff at all levels.

As part of our Practice Development Team, you will work closely with clinical and managerial colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will contribute to the professional development of nursing staff through teaching, training, and hands-on support in clinical practice.

In addition to your educational responsibilities, you will retain a vital clinical presence by participating in the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department, ensuring high standards of care are maintained, and leading by example in clinical excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who wants to broaden their impact beyond bedside care and contribute to shaping the future of emergency nursing at Frimley Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post will identify training needs of learners and facilitate delivering of the training required through internal and external training.
The post holder will support staff in developing their own skills and expertise in emergency care by ensuring access to professional education and development programmes within and outside of the department.
The post holder will organise an ongoing education programme, which reflects the dynamic nature of nursing within an emergency department.
The post holder will be an expert emergency nurse and will be expected to act as a resource to the Trust for nursing practice, education and innovation in emergency care.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and task associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Current NMC registration
Post-registration qualification in emergency care
ENB 997/998, mentor preparation or equivalent
BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards
PGCE or working towards
Current certification in ATNC/TNCC, ALS

Desirable criteria

Instructor on advanced life support courses

Experience

Essential criteria

Post registration experience, including managing a team
Evidence of leading and directing a team
Evidence of own interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice in emergency care

Desirable criteria

Experience in CPDN role. PGCE
Writing reports
Writing policies

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate presentations
Excellent Time Management
Attention to detail
Organised and logical reasoning
Able to work to tight deadlines
Ability to prioritise work. Highly motivated with a positive attitude
Computer literate
Team Player, with the ability to work autonomous
Dealing effectively with a wide range of people, with the ability to influence others and facilitate change

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to attend external meetings

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