Practice Development Nurse - Health Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | North Shields, NE29 8NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9319-25-0658 |
Summary
Support the implementation of the HCSW Strategy Support the development and delivery of a range of programmes e.g. Get into TNA Bootcamp, Deteriorating Patient Education for HCSWs. Encourage and equip HCSWs to supervise students in practice. Development and maintenance of an online resource with learning and career opportunities. Design and develop resources to support recruitment and retention to encourage, motivate and support our future workforce. Contribute to the creation of an identity of our HCSWs and develop a sense of belonging. Encourage engagement of all HCSWs via relevant forums and networks (HCSW Ambassador role/HCSW Shared Decision-Making Council) Act as an expert clinical resource to colleagues by guiding HCSW practices, assessing competence and supporting implementation of policies/guidelines. Identify/signpost/promote training and education and career opportunities for HCSWs within NHCT and externally Support production of transparent data and reports. Work clinically alongside patients and service users, maintaining clinical credibility. Provide pastoral care, support and education to new and existing HCSWs. Participate in quality improvement work across the Trust, collaborating with other teams and services. Inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance.