Nurse Educator - Older Peoples Service & Stroke

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Practice Development & Governance Nurse to lead and support nursing teams across Older People and Stroke Services in Glasgow. You will drive improvements in patient care, clinical governance and education, promoting evidence-based practice and compassionate leadership within a large, dynamic service.

You will lead clinical audits, governance reviews and staff development initiatives, and work to deliver high-quality, person-centred

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Degree-level education or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Desirable criteria include experience in practice development, clinical education and staff development, quality improvement methodologies, clinical governance activities, healthcare leadership, and knowledge of service improvement and change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support clinical education programmes, staff induction, competency development, quality improvement projects, clinical audits and governance reviews.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovative practice and compassionate leadership across NHSGGC.
• Support the implementation of governance processes, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement programmes across Older People and Stroke Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative teamwork

CPD

Person-centred care

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Development & Governance Nurse to join Older People and Stroke Services.

The successful candidate will provide professional leadership and expert support to nursing teams across the service, driving improvements in patient care, clinical governance, workforce development, education and quality improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about developing others, improving quality of care and influencing professional practice across a large and dynamic service.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post working 36 hours per week.
• These hours will be worked across a 5-day service. Specific working arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate.
• You will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Key responsibilities:

The Practice Development & Governance Nurse will work closely with Senior Charge Nurses and multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care through evidence-based practice, audit, learning and service improvement initiatives.

You will lead and support clinical education programmes, staff induction, competency development, quality improvement projects, clinical audits, governance reviews and professional development activities. As a visible nursing leader, you will promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, compassionate leadership and excellence in clinical practice in line with the NHSGGC Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.

The role will also support the implementation of governance processes, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement programmes across Older People and Stroke Services.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in practice development.
• Experience in clinical education and staff development.
• Experience in quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience in clinical governance activities.
• Leadership experience within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of service improvement and change management principles.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Rebecca Badhesha
Lead Nurse
0141 242 9420 / 0141 201 6530
[e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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