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The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) will be responsible for developing and enhancing nursing skills and competencies and sharing good practice across nursing services in line with national and local priorities
The PDN will be responsible for developing innovative clinical and evidence based nursing care in line with agreed priorities and the service developments identified in modernising mental health services, ensuring that nurses of all bands are involved in the process
You will input will be critical to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical guidelines, procedures and policies and the monitoring of clinical standards. They will work closely with the professional nursing advisory group and relevant clinical service managers and ward managers.
You will also develop links with other National CAMHS services. The PDN will support and lead nursing research and dissemination in CAMHS and will work with HR/OD manager to ensure that the training and development needs of nursing staff are met within the framework of the joint training plan for CAMHS.
The PDN will support senior managers and the clinical director by contributing to multidisciplinary clinical governance
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with evidence of excellent team working skills, effective communication skills, the ability to work using own initiative and with minimal supervision and knowledge of current legislation, Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Child Protection and Community Care approach. Ideally you should have substantial post registration experience relevant to CAMHS. The ability to maintain professional and personal credibility across all staff groups, the ability to lead teams, lead practice and continuous professional development, work effectively as part of a multi-professional /multi-agency team. Personal motivation for the development of nursing, patient care and evidence based research. The post holder should be computer and information literate.
The shift pattern is Monday – Friday 9-5
Informal Contact
Lauren MacFarlane, Professional Nurse Advisor – Number 07762230296
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .