Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic nurse to join our Virtual Ward education team at Oxford University Hospital Trust for maternity cover until next April .

Practice Development Nurses are central to assisting nurses and learners to enhance the quality of the clinical learning environment, supporting colleagues in pursuing their on-going professional development activities. This role is integral for engagement and development of nursing students as well as adult learners from other fields of practice.

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides clinically based practice development and education to the non-medical workforce. They will role model best, evidence-based professional practice. 

The practice development nurse will identify and support the learning needs of the clinical areas. The role is key to ensuring the Virtu...