Clinical Practice Development Facilitator - ED (INTERNAL)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This internal role is for a Clinical Practice Development Nurse (PDN) in the Emergency Department. The post holder will collaborate with departmental leadership and the education centre to deliver high-quality patient care. They will lead continuing education, training, and professional development for nursing staff in the ED, ensuring the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. The role involves developing and driving education programs to meet professional standards and clinical competencies. A strong clinical background in the Emergency Department is essential to support the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Act as an expert nurse demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills, clinical reasoning and decision making for patients attending with emergency care presentations.
- 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.
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Able to assess practice and give constructive feedback
- 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
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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, implementa
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