Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 to be part of an established Primary Care Education Team. Our team is looking for a dynamic, autonomous and enthusiastic registered nurse with proven knowledge and experience of healthcare education. As a Clinical Practice Educator, you will support the provision of professional leadership for all nurses working in General Practice; both registered and unregistered nurses across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, including general practice nurses working in HMP Cardiff and those working with vulnerable groups across the UHB area.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobA key element of the role will be the identification of learning and development needs for Practice Nurses and the co-ordination of a programme of development across Cardiff & Vale UHB. Identify and develop training opportunities for individual nurses and the ongoing professional development needs of nursing staff working in primary care. In addition, support the delivery of in-house training programmes. You will be an experienced qualified Registered Nurse and display excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across Primary Care. The role will be based in Woodland House within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board however cross locality working will be expected within Cardiff and the Vale.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Date posted17 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,840 to xc2xa353,602 a year per annum pro rotaContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number001-NMR077-0425Job locationsWoodland HouseMaes-y-Coed RoadCardiffCF14 4HHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• A Registered General Nurse training to Degree or accepted equivalent level. knowledge and experience with evidence of highly developed and specialist knowledge in primary care nursing including public health nursing, and chronic conditions management within the Primary Care setting.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification, for example, Cert Ed, PGC
• Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (practice nursing pathway) or Nurse Practitioner qualification supplemented by significant specialist training.
• Masters or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Clinical Supervision qualification/ training
• Clinical Leadership qualification / training
• Independent / supplementary prescriber

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration experience, most recently in the Primary Care setting
• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. chronic conditions management, minor illness, public health nursing
• Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts
• Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation
• Experience of mentoring and supervising pre and post registration students
• Worked at a senior level within the Primary Care setting and a working knowledge of Primary Care Teams
• Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice
• Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical settings

Special KnowlegdeEssential

• Extensive knowledge of Nursing Speciality
• Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice
• Knowledge of the GMS Contract

Desirable

• Awareness of wider health and social care agenda

Personal QualitesEssential

• Honest, trustworthy, motivated
• Work well both as an individual and as part of a team
• Be an effective team player with ability to enthuse and develop potential in others

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• A Registered General Nurse training to Degree or accepted equivalent level. knowledge and experience with evidence of highly developed and specialist knowledge in primary care nursing including public health nursing, and chronic conditions management within the Primary Care setting.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification, for example, Cert Ed, PGC
• Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (practice nursing pathway) or Nurse Practitioner qualification supplemented by significant specialist training.
• Masters or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Clinical Supervision qualification/ training
• Clinical Leadership qualification / training
• Independent / supplementary prescriber

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration experience, most recently in the Primary Care setting
• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g. chronic conditions management, minor illness, public health nursing
• Experience of clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts
• Experience of lesson planning, and evaluation
• Experience of mentoring and supervising pre and post registration students
• Worked at a senior level within the Primary Care setting and a working knowledge of Primary Care Teams
• Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice
• Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical settings

Special KnowlegdeEssential

• Extensive knowledge of Nursing Speciality
• Knowledge of Theories & Models of Learning for Educational Research & Practice
• Knowledge of the GMS Contract

Desirable

• Awareness of wider health and social care agenda

Personal QualitesEssential

• Honest, trustworthy, motivated
• Work well both as an individual and as part of a team
• Be an effective team player with ability to enthuse and develop potential in others

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