4242 - Practice Educator - Deconditioning

Job summary

This is a 12-month fixed term secondment post. If seeking a secondment please ensure you have the approval of your line manager for release.

The reduction of hospital acquired decondition is one of the key Trust priorities at BHNFT. We are now looking to recruit a Deconditioning Practice Educator to support the nursing and allied health professional workforce across both our medical and surgical CBUs who share our enthusiasm and dedication for promoting leadership and education within clinical teams.

This role will work within clinical areas to support nursing staff, clinical staff and Allied Health Professionals to develop both clinical skills and knowledge about hospital acquired deconditioning through practical training sessions, in the moment teaching, working alongside and offering pastoral support. The post holder will work alongside teams to develop and embed ward based initiatives to reduce hospital acquired deconditioning.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Educator role is designed to influence the quality of the clinical care and the environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for registered and unregistered healthcare staff, allied health professionals and students on pre-registration training programs.

The role aims to enhance the quality of practice and positively contribute to the current and future healthcare professional workforce through providing department specific education and training, and expanding the knowledge base of nursing staff within the department, with a key focus on the reduction of deconditioning of patients whilst in hospital. The post holder will work in close co-operation with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team, and senior nursing teams.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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