Practice Development Nurse for Newly Registered Nurses - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This is an exciting secondment opportunity to provide educational and pastoral support to Newly Qualified Nurses.

The post holder will work for 37.5 hours per week supporting and promoting excellence in patient care through development and coordination of all aspects of staff education, preceptorship programme training and development for post graduate education provision in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).

The post holder will work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop strategies to ensure recruitment and retention of a highly motivated workforce by assessing training requirements and supporting and delivering the agreed induction programme for Newly Qualified within the organisation.

The post holder will work autonomously and be responsible for the development of training, induction and practice assessor and practice supervisor programmes, taking into account legislation and policy development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

Working with the Senior Nurse for Education and divisional Practice Educators, plan and develop practice education activities, specific to Nurse education

Support newly registered Nurses through the Preceptorship Programme, working alongside them in clinical areas, providing support and best practice advice to both educators and preceptors and proposing interventions for improvement.

Support corporate professional initiatives, contributing teaching skills, professional knowledge and clinical skill training to nursing staff across the UHB e.g., supporting the Venous Access and Intravenous Administration Programme.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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