Lead Nurse for PCCU Education and Practice Development | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 7UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7259304/164-7259304 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the Lead Nurse for PCCU clinical education and practice. This will involve being a visible proactive role-model in the clinical environment, who leads practice development, clinical education and the professional development of nursing and support staff within the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU).Lead in the development and advancement of clinical practice, emphasising the implementation of evidence-based knowledge into practice. Provides leadership, advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values safe high quality patient care. Works in partnership with the matrons / ward/department managers to ensure the multi-disciplinary team all work together to achieve agreed, common goals/outcomes. Ensures the highest standards of care are in place and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams, implements and maintains systems and processes.
To lead on clinical education and practice development. To plan, support and lead on the local Paediatric Critical Care Course applications for training in speciality.
To develop, support and implement new guidelines, polices and SOPS.
To support with incident management, feedback learning, implement changes in practice and ensure.
To plan, support and lead on staff development post foundational course competencies completion.
Supporting ongoing development for band progression into leadership roles.
To plan, support and lead on local training in speciality competencies.
To work closely with the current PCCU education to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical education and practice development.
To work closely with the Children's Hospital education, preceptorship and QRS team to ensure joined up working and shared learning is achieved.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Will also be expected to maintain clinical competency by working 1 day per rostered off duty.
Will be required to take down non-clinical activity to support winter pressures and sudden and unexpected staffing shortages or surging in patient numbers to maintain patient safety.
Will have line manager responsibilities for a team of 8-10 which will include leadership support.
See job description for more details.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Jul 2025