Clinical Practice Development Facilitator - ED (INTERNAL)
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Wye Valley NHS Trust Clinical Practice Development Facilitator - ED (INTERNAL)
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
The clinical practice development nurse (PDN) will work collaboratively with the departmental sisters, matron and the education and development centre (EDC) to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care. The post holder will lead the continuing education, training and professional development for the nursing staff in the ED to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. She/he will develop and drive forward an education programmes to ensure that nursing staff acquire the professional standards and clinical competencies when caring for patients.
As a Band 6 Clinical Educator you will be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care, by providing education and support to junior staff members and HCA's.
A strong clinical background in the Emergency Department is essential to this role to support the nursing team and ensure our patients receive the right standard of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will improve clinical outcomes for our patients by ensuring care is being delivered according to up to date evidence based practice and service delivery
You will:
- have responsibility for assessment, implementation and of monitoring standards of patient care
- monitor and support staff training and education for the team.
- carry out risk management, report & share learning with team members.
- have an understanding of budget control including an awareness of efficient use of both human and consumable resources and equipment.
- Acts as an expert nurse demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills, clinical reasoning and decision making for patients attending with emergency care presentations.
- need to be able to adapt quickly to changing situations in terms of managing acutely unwell patients, encouraging timely escalation and management of the deteriorating patient.
- ensure that the nursing teams are caring for patients to the highest standards and you will have oversight of all patients within the unit to provide assurance to the ward manager.
Applicants must be excellent written and verbal communicators and enthusiastic team players, be resilient, motivated and willing to embrace and able to facilitate change. Your reward for demonstrating these attributes will be a working with a supportive and growing existing team with development opportunities to enhance your career in nursing.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-MED-8254918
Job locations
County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Able to assess practice and give constructive feedback
Desirable
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a current and in-depth knowledge of specialist area of practice
- Current in professional issues
- Skilled in teaching staff individually and in groups
- Manage complex emotional responses from patients, relatives and staff
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to network with staff
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, including current NMC registration
- Degree in related subject or willingness to work towards
- 1st degree in health related subject or equivalent experience
- Possession of assessment qualifications E.G Practice Assessor/ Practice Educator
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Able to assess practice and give constructive feedback
Desirable
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a current and in-depth knowledge of specialist area of practice
- Current in professional issues
- Skilled in teaching staff individually and in groups
- Manage complex emotional responses from patients, relatives and staff
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills and ability to network with staff
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, including current NMC registration
- Degree in related subject or willingness to work towards
- 1st degree in health related subject or equivalent experience
- Possession of assessment qualifications E.G Practice Assessor/ Practice Educator
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Sister
Jayne Brazier
01432372904
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-MED-8254918
Job locations
County Hospital
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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