Practice Development Nurse Band 7inLondoninLondonPUBLISHED FRI 7 MAR 2025

Practice Development Nurse Band 7

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional development nurse to join our team who can lead on the burns centre's educational needs for adult and paediatrics. The Burns Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital offers specialist burns care to over 900 adults and children with complexed burns each year. This role will require oversight of education and development for new and existing staff within the service including students attending this specialist placement. The PDN will lead in development and advancement of specialist nursing knowledge. Duties will vary on a day-to-day basis depending on educational requirements. These duties will include organisation and running of our in house foundation burns course and external training in burns education. A range of clinical and non-clinical teaching styles required to for fill the role.

The post holder will facilitate and support staff in developing their clinical knowledge, skills and competence in burns nursing. The post holder will be the key link for educational activities within the Burns Unit, working closely with the multi-professional team. They will also lead the analysis of training needs. The post holder will work strategically and operationally with the burns nursing team to ensure clinical policies, procedures, guidelines and educational programs to meet the needs of the Unit.

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1. Education1.1 In conjunction with the Matron identify educational needs of all members of staff byundertaking an annual training needs analysis within the Unit and ensure that education andtraining needs are met and linked with service development, Appraisal and Personal Development Profiles.1.2 To organize Unit based educational programs related to identify training needs.1.3 To liaise with the relevant persons to identify resources and opportunities for education and training e.g. other practice educators and Centre of clinical practice re allocation of contracts for courses and corporate nursing team.1.4 To facilitate learning through the creation of an educationally stimulating environment.1.5 To be aware of the educational needs of post-registration nurses ensuring that preceptors are available.1.6 To develop and evaluate orientation programmes for all grades of staff1.7 To act as a role model of expert clinical practice as both an informal and formal teacher/facilitator1.8 Act as the Unit representative in the course management and curricula development forums with Higher Education Institutes in order to present future needs and requirements.1.9 To establish links with other Clinical Practice Facilitators both internally and externally to the Trust in order to share and/or learn from examples of best practice1.10 To coordinate the organisation, development and implementation of Burns Unitclinical projects.1.11 Develop and distribute related educational material.1.12 Provide advice on role competencies and contribute to the development of relevant competencies for registered nurses, students of nursing, assistant practitioners and clinical support workers1.13 Contribute to identifying the specific learning needs of the varied clinical non specialists' areas and devise specific training plans and strategies for each area to ensure that the workforce is competent in addressing the needs of a patient with a burn injury

1.14 Work closely with the LSEBN team, the clinical nursing teams, medical colleagues and users of the service to ensure that any change in the provision of burn care is patient centred, clinically effective, promotes quality and demonstrates value for money.1.15 Develop and use personal clinical knowledge and skills to promote excellence in care1.16 Contribute to the education of student nurses, and enhance clinical practice placements and learning opportunities2. Clinical2.1 To lead the continuing development of excellent, evidence based learning within the Burns Unit.2.2 To work clinically one/two role in response to identified learning needs.2.3 To work with the burns nursing staff on audit to ensure the development of a multi professional programme of clinical audit.2.4 To participate directly in patient care and facilitate delivery of a quality, patient focused Burns service by working clinically in the numbers one shift per week.2.5 Ensure good communication/collaboration within the Unit with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives. This includes documenting relevant and accurate information within the Electronic Patient Record. Ensure the team is aware of new policies and procedures and how to access the latest versions. Disseminate any changes in policies and procedures in a timely manner2.6 Facilitate the implementation of key standards in burns care.Practice Development Post Burns 15/01/2020 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 62.7 Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.2.8 Work with the Matron in the development of relevant clinical guidelines, policies and protocols.2.9 To undertake the management of team of nurses , taking responsibility for their professional development and monitoring their sickness, annual leave and study leave.2.10 Give both written and verbal feedback to services referring patients with a burn injury2.11 Be an active member of relevant groups2.12 Keep relevant records and submit reports in a professionally acceptable manner.2.13 Promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders.2.14 Identify and act appropriately regarding incidents of poor practice.3. Leadership3.1. Role model standards of care, and maintain standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust & NMC guidelines3.2. Ensure visibility within clinical areas externally and internally.3.3. Support the London and South East Burn Network team in promoting a consistent and equal care pathway for all patients experiencing a burn injury.3.4. Contribute to formulating guidelines and pathways in conjunction with the LSEBN, and local burn service.3.5. Contribute to change processes through leadership, research, education, training and clinical practice.3.6. Assist in the dissemination of relevant LSEBN and National information, policies, guidelines and practice changes that may impact upon the patient care pathway3.7. Assist in the monitoring of standards and benchmarking3.8. Maintain professional registration and practice through Continuing Professional Development.3.9. Maintain a professional portfolio of supporting evidence in line with Agenda for ChangeKnowledge and Skills Framework requirements.3.10. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, monitor and assess own workload3.11. Recognise, understand and accept the requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers, staff, service, organization and network.3.12. Ensure evidence based practice and value for money in the use of all resources.4. Research4.1 To act as the Units nursing research lead and ensure nursing contributes to multi-professional research in line with Trust strategy.4.2 Promote the use of evidence based practice and research mindedness in other staff4.3 Collaboratively identify areas for research.4.4 Promote an environment which supports research activity4.5 Participate in meetings and project work as identified and delegated by the Matron4.6 Contribute to audits of service/role to meet the needs of the National Burn Care Standards4.7 Demonstrate knowledge of current research and advise others on the implementation of research findings to practice.4.8 Participate in research projects in response to specific needs4.9 Promote the shared objectives of the LSEBN and local Burns Service multi disciplinary team, by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved5. General Managerial Responsibilities5.1 Deputies and act up for the Matron in their absence5.2 Coordinate the unit in the event of a major incident5.3 To participate in meetings and project work as designated by the CNL5.4 Promote and participate in Burns service strategy meetings, in conjunction with Trust senior managers and Clinicians, to develop the service in line with National initiatives and recommendations e.g. National Burn Care Review.5.5 Promote and participate in Unit multi-disciplinary clinical meetings to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained within the service.5.6 Attend national/international conferences in order to raise the profile of the service, share knowledge and learn from best practice in other services.5.7 Ensure cost effective use of resources, including of ordering of supplies and promote an awareness of issues of cost effectiveness in other staff5.8 Manage ward staffing day to day in liaison with Unit senior nurses to ensure effective use of resources. This includes responsibility for planning the duty rotas, annual and study leave, bank and agency usage.5.9 Participate in recruiting and retaining a work force qualified to meet the needs of burns patients. This may include nursing staff, support workers, administrative staff and housekeeping staff. This will be in liaison with the Directorate Human Resources Team.

General

Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

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