Practice Development Nurse Primary Care

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

standards of care underpinned by best practice guidelines and relevant practical experience.

• Identify areas of practice within the Primary care where advanced skills may be required and take the lead in ensurin

• Promote high standards of care and professional standards
• Have expert knowledge and skills
• Empower and support staff in their development
• Foster a culture of learning across Primary Care to deliver exceptional care standards.
  The post holder will act as an advocate and lead for the GPN workforce across the Health board establishing links with Local
  and National forums and Groups to deliver training programmes. Work alongside education leads to access funding
  opportunities for the post registered Nursing workforce, Health care support workers and support facilitation of placements
  for Pre-Registration students in Primary care.
  Participate in clinical audits and research to identify areas for quality improvement, developing learning packages to

facilitate improvements, acting as a change agent to ensure the best care is delivered.

• Work collaboratively with the DHON for Primary Care, Primary Care Academy and those within multidisciplinary teams

to facilitate high standards of training covering a multitude of competencies and opportunities to increase staff

engagement in training to develop their own practice.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and advanced clinical skills relevant to speciality to act as a role model providing high

standards of care underpinned by best practice guidelines and relevant practical experience.

• Identify areas of practice within the Primary care where advanced skills may be required and take the lead in ensuring

adequate numbers of nursing staff maintain competency in this area for patient safety.

• Take the lead in developing education and training packages to ensure recommendations form audits are delivered.
• Provide leadership, motivation and vision to staff to aid development and manage change.
• Confidently lead group meetings discussing statistics and reports for practice development improvements
• Facilitate implementation of clinical risk management principles in line with Primary Care contractual procedures
• Work collaboratively with The DHON and Nursing Group Director to address and respond to any incidents, complaints

or investigations arising as a result of poor practice.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply