Paediatric Practice Development Nurse/Sisiter

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Aylesbury seeks a Registered Nurse to develop nursing staff through mentorship and training programs. The role involves ensuring optimal care standards and providing a safe learning environment for students. Ideal candidates are motivated professionals dedicated to safeguarding practices and enhancing nursing competencies. Join us for a rewarding career with flexible working options and a commitment to training and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS pension

Access to NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must be a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse.
• Act as an expert practitioner and role model.
• Promote teaching and training in nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Work within the education team to develop nursing staff.
• Participate in management team activities.
• Provide a suitable learning environment for students.

Skills

Expert nursing practices

Mentorship

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

+ Highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse offering expert advice and support to the nursing team and takes the lead in ensuring that clinical skills, competencies and practice of nursing staff are developed in line with patient care and service needs.

+ Act as an expert practitioner and role model in order to develop a workforce with the ability to provide safe and optimum quality standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically and operationally within the education team to promote the teaching, training and on-going development of the Nursing team including Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates and Nurses of all grades ensuring continuing personal, professional and practice development is an active process within paediatric services.
• Actively participate in Trust and Directorate management teams, as well as the broader multi-disciplinary team, attending and where necessary presenting in appropriate forums both internal and external to the Trust. Network closely with BOB and Paediatric Operational Delivery Networks.
• Provide a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the on-going professional development of registered staff.
• Be aware of the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures and demonstrate the ability to enable others to raise concerns and work closely with the Trust's safeguarding team and other agencies to protect children. Ensure staff have regular access to safeguarding supervision and training.

Additional Information for Applicants

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients\' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Launch Your Nursing Career with Us!

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to helping newly qualified nurses grow into confident, skilled professionals.

From day one, you will benefit from structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training that supports your long-term career ambitions.

Whether you are aiming for clinical excellence, leadership roles, or advanced practice, we will help you build a career you are proud of.

Start your journey with us and unlock your potential!

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you\'ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We\'re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.