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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for International Recruitment Practice Development Nurse within NHS Ayrshire and Arran, for enthusiastic self-motivated individuals, well versed in education to support our Registered Nurses, International Nurses and Health Care Support Workers.
What you will do:
As a Practice Development Nurse you will lead in the provision of training and education programmes for International Nurses to ensure the development and maintenance of clinical competencies and safe and effective clinical care. You will be responsible for supporting and promoting clinical excellence and patient safety with a particular focus on education.
You must be able to demonstrate an ability to engage with clinical teams and lead and support them. Furthermore support clinical staff and services to embed evidence into practice, this can be in the form of delivering training sessions, working in clinical practice, carrying out audits or supporting the delivery of guidelines and policies
Guided by the Lead Nurse for Excellence in Care and Practice Development, you will work in tandem with Corporate Practice Development, International Recruitment HR Team, Specialist Nurses, QI teams, PEFs, Library Services and Excellence in Care.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
As a registered nurse with current NMC registration, you will be educated to first degree level in an appropriate subject and hold an education / training qualification at post graduate (masters) level or equivalent.
Experience of managing clinical and organisational challenges and an ability to handle complex work without supervision would be advantageous as would the ability to negotiate and facilitate change with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week - Part time would be considered
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Nina McGinley nina.mcginley@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Lead Nurse for Excellence in Care and Practice Development MS Teams nina.mcginley@aa.nhs.scot
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