Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic & enthusiastic Band 6 nurse who has vision, passion & drive for education & the development of others, to join our District Nursing Service as a Practice Facilitator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating & delivering a comprehensive service specific learning experience.

The role is beneficial to improve clinical outcomes, increase patient satisfaction & contribute to quality health care provision. You will support the nursing team in the delivery of high standards of patient focused, evidenced-based care. You will have the opportunity to work with the Programme Management Office (PMO) to implement & educate new initiatives & guidelines.

We are expanding the practice development team to support new starters & assist in upskilling current staff.

The role is designed to influence the quality of the clinical learning experience by providing support through education, training, coaching & facilitation. Most of the working time will be spent working alongside the staff within the clinical areas, to enable clinical guidance to staff development, observe practice & assess staff competency in clinical nursing skills but to also ensure nurses are adhering to best practice (N.M.C. Code of Practice & professional standards & guidance).

You should have drive, demonstrate innovative thinking & ideally have previous experience of implementing/embedding change & quality improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to plan & deliver regular training sessions to the Community Nursing teams. You will possess advanced clinical assessment skills.

You will need to have in depth knowledge & skills required for the role of a community nurse with previous experience in education & staff development being desirable.

You will have a comprehensive knowledge & understanding of government directive & National & Local Policies, Evidence Based Practice & Best Practice statements.

The Practice Facilitator role is linked directly to the development of clinical and leadership competencies for staff groups across the District Nurse Teams.

This person will have all the clinical competencies in place to be able to develop the skill and knowledge of the staff groups. The post holder provides support to the clinical nursing staff to underpin the principles of evidence-based practice and quality in professional practice development and service specific education.

The post holder leads on the implementation of clinical qualities and standards, providing a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the community settings. The post holder will be working across organisations and communicating with a range of professional, patients and their families.

The post holder will provide expert advice and clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality service within the local community.

About us

Livewell Southwest values its staff and makes investment intheir development a priority. Currently we offer the following developmentopportunities for staff:

  • A minimum of three days protected CPD for registered staff
  • Development pathways for unregistered staff from apprentice to bands 2, 3 and 4 and for registered staff in bands 5, 6, 7 and 8
  • Leadership programmes
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Medicines Management, leg Ulcer Management and Assessment Training
  • Access and funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course and Scholarship Into Nurse Training
  • Robust Preceptorship
  • An induction programme tailored to your needs
  • Relocation package may be considered for the right candidate for certain roles

Livewell Southwest can allow existing members of the NHSPension Scheme to continue their membership when they join the organisation.

Date posted

29 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2022-NM-8116-2

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Job description

Job responsibilities

***** Please see the attached job description entitled JD & PS NM8116 for full details about the role *****

Job description

Job responsibilities

***** Please see the attached job description entitled JD & PS NM8116 for full details about the role *****

Person Specification

Behavioural Attributes & Competencies

Essential

  • Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
  • Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
  • Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
  • Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
  • Values diversity and difference.
  • Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
  • Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
  • Flexible approach to working.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Outcomes focused.
  • Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of recent study
  • Evidence of Good multi-agency liaison skills Good time management
  • Delegation skills
  • Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care.
  • Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice
  • IT literate
  • Ability to work with difficult and complex situations
  • Flexible/Adaptable
  • Team player
  • Ability to act as a role model
  • Ability to motivate others.
  • Non-judgemental
  • Ability to travel across Plymouth

Desirable

  • Practice Supervision training
  • Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
  • Management of change
  • Full Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with a minimum 3-years post registered experience, or evidence of clinical competence
  • Community experience
  • Teaching skills
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent or willingness to undertake this

Desirable

  • Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical and Management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Innovative and Assertive
  • Current experience and knowledge in all relevant areas of clinical practice.
  • Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership qualification
  • Management/Leadership study days and Clinical Supervision training.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Holistic, patient centred assessment skills
  • Ability to assess acute/chronic patient conditions
  • Autonomous Practitioner
  • Caseload/Team Management Skills
  • Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Background and development knowledge of Government Policies
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of appropriate clinical competence and ongoing professional development including all clinical aspects of community skills for the role.

Desirable

  • Competent to the level for post in each of the dimensions of the knowledge and skills framework
Person Specification

Behavioural Attributes & Competencies

Essential

  • Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
  • Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
  • Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
  • Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
  • Values diversity and difference.
  • Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
  • Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
  • Flexible approach to working.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Outcomes focused.
  • Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of recent study
  • Evidence of Good multi-agency liaison skills Good time management
  • Delegation skills
  • Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care.
  • Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice
  • IT literate
  • Ability to work with difficult and complex situations
  • Flexible/Adaptable
  • Team player
  • Ability to act as a role model
  • Ability to motivate others.
  • Non-judgemental
  • Ability to travel across Plymouth

Desirable

  • Practice Supervision training
  • Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
  • Management of change
  • Full Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with a minimum 3-years post registered experience, or evidence of clinical competence
  • Community experience
  • Teaching skills
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent or willingness to undertake this

Desirable

  • Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical and Management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Innovative and Assertive
  • Current experience and knowledge in all relevant areas of clinical practice.
  • Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership qualification
  • Management/Leadership study days and Clinical Supervision training.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Holistic, patient centred assessment skills
  • Ability to assess acute/chronic patient conditions
  • Autonomous Practitioner
  • Caseload/Team Management Skills
  • Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Background and development knowledge of Government Policies
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of appropriate clinical competence and ongoing professional development including all clinical aspects of community skills for the role.

Desirable

  • Competent to the level for post in each of the dimensions of the knowledge and skills framework

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).