Practice Development Nurse

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. This post is fixed term / secondment for 3 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the medical nursing speciality to assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that patient care is delivered to the highest standards of care, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and N.M.C. Code of Practice and professional standards and guidance.

Practice Development Nurse in the acute setting plays a vital role in shaping high-quality patient care by supporting clinical excellence, education, and service improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice at the bedside, mentor and inspire staff, and drive evidence-based change across the acute care environment. If you are a motivated, clinically experienced nurse with a passion for learning, leadership, and improving patient outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This is a part time role of 22hrs, on a 3 month secondment, there may be an opportunity to extend this. The hours of work need to be flexible over a 7 day period ( Monday-Sunday).

For full details of the job and the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification documents, which are in both English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

• Registered nurse.
• Evidence of nursing related qualification to degree level
• Post registration experience.

• Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma

• Good knowledge and understanding of current nursing and education issues
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
• Broad clinical experience

• Involved in service development and quality issues.

• Ability to form positive working relationships and work across Divisions & Corporate department.
• Able to present relevant information in a concise form.
• Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training.
• Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the HB Health and Safety policies.

• Have an understanding of ESR

• Demonstrate evidence of own Continuing Professional Development.
• Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Flexible and resourceful.