Clinical Practice Educator - #1657269

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.

A 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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Waters Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02921836193