Practice Development Nurse for Newly Registered Nurses - INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Cwmbran

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 58,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) invites applications for an educational role to support Newly Registered Nurses. The post holder will design and deliver staff education, preceptorship and post-registration initiatives across ABUHB to facilitate safe and patient-centred care.

The position focuses on clinical, educational and pastoral support for newly registered nurses, particularly in Medicine and Surgery, with collaboration across divisional educators and stakeholders to promote

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and deliver educational initiatives that support newly registered practitioners and promote excellence in nursing practice.
Support Newly Registered Nurses through the Preceptorship Programme, guiding preceptors, educators and clinical teams to improve the experience.
Provide direct clinical, educational and pastoral support to Newly Registered Nurses to develop knowledge, skills and confidence for safe patient care.
Contribute educational expertise and clinical skills training across the Health Board, including Venous Access and IV administration.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy. For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This is an exciting opportunity to provide educational, clinical and pastoral support to Newly Registered Nurses.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week, supporting excellence in patient care through the development and delivery of staff education, preceptorship programmes and post-registration educational initiatives across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Working with key stakeholders, the post holder will support the successful transition of Newly Registered Nurses into the organisation through structured induction, preceptorship and competency programmes. They will assess learning and development needs, supporting practitioners to develop the confidence, competence and professional behaviours required for safe practice.

The post holder will provide direct clinical, educational and pastoral support to Newly Registered Nurses, primarily within Medicine and Surgery. Through practice-based learning, competency assessment, preceptorship support and professional development, they will facilitate the transition into professional practice and support the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient care.

Working alongside divisional educators and key stakeholders, the post holder will contribute to preceptorship programmes and transition initiatives, promoting professional development, retention and patient safety.

Interview date for 23 September 2026

Main duties of the job

Work in partnership with the Senior Nurse for Education and divisional Practice Educators to plan, develop and deliver educational initiatives that support newly registered practitioners and promote excellence in nursing practice.

Support Newly Registered Nurses through the Health Board's Preceptorship Programme, working alongside practitioners within clinical environments to facilitate transition into practice, competency development and professional growth. Provide support, guidance and best practice advice to preceptors, educators, ward managers and clinical teams, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing appropriate interventions to enhance the preceptorship experience.

Provide direct clinical, educational and pastoral support to Newly Registered Nurses, supporting the development of knowledge, skills and confidence required to deliver safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

Support corporate nursing and professional initiatives, contributing educational expertise, professional knowledge and clinical skills training across the Health Board, including programmes such as Venous Access and Intravenous Administration.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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