Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical educator to take a lead role in nutritional safety across all our hospital sites.
Working with a variety of disciplines the post holder will be ensuring staff provide patients with their dietary requirements that is suitable for their needs.
Educational provision based on audit, research and local data analysis will provide the basis for a year long programme and the development of the nutrition champion role at ward level.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
The postholder will act as a role model for nursing practice across the Trust, providing clinical nursing advice, education and leadership in relation to nutrition and the associated patient safety. The postholder will act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for healthcare professionals and work in conjunction with educational providers within and outside the Trust to support the education and training needs of staff around nutrition and the associated patient safety
The purpose of this fixed team role will be to work closely with each Matron and their ward teams to offer support, training and practical advice on implementing changes and sharing good practice in relation to nutritional safety. The post holder would also audit HANAT results and Datix incidents to identify areas where additional targeted support is required and to respond in a meaningful way, monitoring and auditing progress. It is anticipated that several styles will be used, particularly in the current environment where social distancing is required.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 6 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project's implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in priority order)
- Responsibility for the assessment of training needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes, clinical supervision and the setting of agreed educational standards (Training Needs Analysis) Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Plan, implement and continually evaluate teaching programmes and specialist competency packages for nursing and AHP staff Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Contribute to directorate mandatory study sessions for all staff Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Monitor compliance and report attendance as required, ensuring accurate records of education and training are maintained for staff, in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Liaise with the Sister/Charge Nurse to evaluate and audit educational standards/ compliance with patient nutrition and meal safety standards
- Plan and organise or participate in local and national study days on aspects of nutrition, Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Work with Catering, Dietetic Services and cross city colleagues to promote and develop educational opportunities, training and development, and the competency frameworks Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Co-ordinate the learning environment to provide learning opportunities for all grades of staff working within the directorates and evaluate the effectiveness of training in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard to legal aspects, confidentiality and information governance Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Maintain appraisals, Professional Development planning, Clinical Supervision and Mandatory training.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times, teaching staff their responsibilities.
- Promote a professional and supportive environment conducive to high patient and staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the Directorates.
- Act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating understanding of wide ranging physical and emotional needs. Take the lead in managing contentious, sensitive and delicate issues with patients, relatives and staff in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Be aware of and involved in current trends of nursing and thus contribute new ideas to promote evidence based care and practice development in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Participate in the development of all trained staff, both professional and managerial Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety, identifying nutrition champions and developing their role and training programme
- Liaise with group education staff in planning and implementing future developments in staff education in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Liaise with the Centre for Professional Practice STHFT, in the ongoing management of educational programmes and provide support as required in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in priority order)
- Responsibility for the assessment of training needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes, clinical supervision and the setting of agreed educational standards (Training Needs Analysis) Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Plan, implement and continually evaluate teaching programmes and specialist competency packages for nursing and AHP staff Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Contribute to directorate mandatory study sessions for all staff Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Monitor compliance and report attendance as required, ensuring accurate records of education and training are maintained for staff, in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Liaise with the Sister/Charge Nurse to evaluate and audit educational standards/ compliance with patient nutrition and meal safety standards
- Plan and organise or participate in local and national study days on aspects of nutrition, Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Work with Catering, Dietetic Services and cross city colleagues to promote and develop educational opportunities, training and development, and the competency frameworks Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Co-ordinate the learning environment to provide learning opportunities for all grades of staff working within the directorates and evaluate the effectiveness of training in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard to legal aspects, confidentiality and information governance Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Maintain appraisals, Professional Development planning, Clinical Supervision and Mandatory training.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times, teaching staff their responsibilities.
- Promote a professional and supportive environment conducive to high patient and staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the Directorates.
- Act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating understanding of wide ranging physical and emotional needs. Take the lead in managing contentious, sensitive and delicate issues with patients, relatives and staff in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Be aware of and involved in current trends of nursing and thus contribute new ideas to promote evidence based care and practice development in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Participate in the development of all trained staff, both professional and managerial Trustwide in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety, identifying nutrition champions and developing their role and training programme
- Liaise with group education staff in planning and implementing future developments in staff education in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
- Liaise with the Centre for Professional Practice STHFT, in the ongoing management of educational programmes and provide support as required in relation to patient nutrition and meal safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC or Dietician with current HCPC registration
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Masters Degree or relevant level 7 qualification or evidence of working towards one
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Post graduate educational qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Evidence of applying current research into practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an educational role with evidence of delivering teaching sessions and presentations to a wide audience
- Extensive Post Registered clinical experience including patient care in a setting in which meals are provided to patients
- Ability to assess training needs
- Evidence of developing training programmes, delivering training to a wide audience and evaluation of training
- Demonstration of strong management / leadership skills and aptitude
- Experience of change management
- IT skills, ability to use excel, Powerpoint, software packages
- Experience of managing audit
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of a champion role
- Experience of introducing safety huddles
- Expert skills in managing patients with complex dietary needs
- Understanding of Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
- Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant, recent professional development
- Completion of JSET meal service safety e-learning
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC or Dietician with current HCPC registration
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Masters Degree or relevant level 7 qualification or evidence of working towards one
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Post graduate educational qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Evidence of applying current research into practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an educational role with evidence of delivering teaching sessions and presentations to a wide audience
- Extensive Post Registered clinical experience including patient care in a setting in which meals are provided to patients
- Ability to assess training needs
- Evidence of developing training programmes, delivering training to a wide audience and evaluation of training
- Demonstration of strong management / leadership skills and aptitude
- Experience of change management
- IT skills, ability to use excel, Powerpoint, software packages
- Experience of managing audit
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of a champion role
- Experience of introducing safety huddles
- Expert skills in managing patients with complex dietary needs
- Understanding of Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
- Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant, recent professional development
- Completion of JSET meal service safety e-learning
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
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).
