Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the Lead Nurse for PCCU clinical education and practice. This will involve being a visible proactive role-model in the clinical environment, who leads practice development, clinical education and the professional development of nursing and support staff within the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU). Lead in the development and advancement of clinical practice, emphasising the implementation of evidence-based knowledge into practice.Provides leadership, advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values safe high quality patient care.Works in partnership with the matrons / ward/department managers to ensure the multi-disciplinary team all work together to achieve agreed, common goals/outcomes.Ensures the highest standards of care are in place and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams, implements and maintains systems and processes.
Main duties of the job
To lead on clinical education and practice development. To plan, support and lead on the local Paediatric Critical Care Course applications for training in speciality.
To develop, support and implement new guidelines, polices and SOPS.
To support with incident management, feedback learning, implement changes in practice and ensure.
To plan, support and lead on staff development post foundational course competencies completion.
Supporting ongoing development for band progression into leadership roles.
To plan, support and lead on local training in speciality competencies.
To work closely with the current PCCU education to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical education and practice development.
To work closely with the Children's Hospital education, preceptorship and QRS team to ensure joined up working and shared learning is achieved.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will also be expected to maintain clinical competency by working 1 day per rostered off duty.
Will be required to take down non-clinical activity to support winter pressures and sudden and unexpected staffing shortages or surging in patient numbers to maintain patient safety.
Will have line manager responsibilities for a team of 8-10 which will include leadership support.
See job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will also be expected to maintain clinical competency by working 1 day per rostered off duty.
Will be required to take down non-clinical activity to support winter pressures and sudden and unexpected staffing shortages or surging in patient numbers to maintain patient safety.
Will have line manager responsibilities for a team of 8-10 which will include leadership support.
See job description for more details.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Level Qualification in Nursing
- Paediatric Critical Care Course
- APLS/EPALS qualification
Desirable
- Children's Nurse
- Post graduate qualification in nurse education
- Leadership training.
- Masters Degree level qualification
Experiance
Essential
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
- Practical experience of teaching
- Clinically credible who is experienced in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
- Leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within the team
- Involvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans
Desirable
- Facilitation of inter-professional learning
- Participation in Trust wide working
- Experience of facilitating meetings
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- The ability to deal with interpersonal conflict
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects.
- Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience
Analytical and judgment skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems
- Ability to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis
Desirable
- Experience in collection, synthesis, analysis and prioritisation of training needs data and allocation of study leave.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Level Qualification in Nursing
- Paediatric Critical Care Course
- APLS/EPALS qualification
Desirable
- Children's Nurse
- Post graduate qualification in nurse education
- Leadership training.
- Masters Degree level qualification
Experiance
Essential
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
- Practical experience of teaching
- Clinically credible who is experienced in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
- Leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within the team
- Involvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans
Desirable
- Facilitation of inter-professional learning
- Participation in Trust wide working
- Experience of facilitating meetings
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- The ability to deal with interpersonal conflict
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects.
- Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience
Analytical and judgment skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems
- Ability to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis
Desirable
- Experience in collection, synthesis, analysis and prioritisation of training needs data and allocation of study leave.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).