Job summary
The Practice Educator post-holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of Cardiothoracic surgical Nursing and have worked in a Senior Staff nurse position demonstrating these skills on a day to day basis. Excellent communication and managerial /organisational skills are essential in addition to proven teaching and assessing skills.
The role involves working closely across wards & departments, with the ward managers, current education team, Matron, and other key departments staff.
The successful candidate is expected to promote within Alex Ward a learning environment that optimises each staff members clinical development and facilitates a 'best practice' principle for patient care that, whenever possible, is evidence based.
You will be able to provide specialist nursing advice across the Hospital group to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets and Hospital guidelines.
Closing date: 4th August 2024 Midnight
Interview date: 21st August 2024
Main duties of the job
- To work alongside members of nursing staff and Healthcare working staff supporting them in learning core skills and behaviours, new skills and taking on new roles and responsibilities. This involves undertaking an assessment of their competence when taking on these new skills, providing feedback to the ward managers and modern matron in addition to the individual nurse concerned.
- To be responsible for the continuing specialist professional development and overall performance of all staff on Alex Ward in conjunction with the ward managers and department leads.
- Provide specialist nursing advice Hospital group wide, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.
- To develop leadership strategy to ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
About us
You will join our friendly and dedicated Alex Ward team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current, and evidence based.
We are interested in nurses who are committed to delivering a high standard of patient care and have a genuine interest in education. Candidates will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. A flexible approach and the ability to respond appropriately to the demands of a rapidly changing environment are also essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside members of nursing staff and Healthcare working staff supporting them in learning core skills and behaviours, new skills and taking on new roles and responsibilities. This involves undertaking an assessment of their competence when taking on these new skills, providing feedback to the ward managers and modern matron in addition to the individual nurse concerned.
- To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Hospital group / Trust wide.
- With the Ward Managers, Modern Matron, and fellow clinical practice educators, monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards and take the lead on customer care initiatives.
- Maintain study leave records and particularly monitor mandatory training such as Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, and Fire Training.
- Work clinically with staff according to their needs on Alex Ward.
- Co-ordinate induction and orientation programmes with the Ward Managers.Takes the lead in ensuring the provision of care is in accordance with the Hospital groups Polices & procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside members of nursing staff and Healthcare working staff supporting them in learning core skills and behaviours, new skills and taking on new roles and responsibilities. This involves undertaking an assessment of their competence when taking on these new skills, providing feedback to the ward managers and modern matron in addition to the individual nurse concerned.
- To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Hospital group / Trust wide.
- With the Ward Managers, Modern Matron, and fellow clinical practice educators, monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards and take the lead on customer care initiatives.
- Maintain study leave records and particularly monitor mandatory training such as Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, and Fire Training.
- Work clinically with staff according to their needs on Alex Ward.
- Co-ordinate induction and orientation programmes with the Ward Managers.Takes the lead in ensuring the provision of care is in accordance with the Hospital groups Polices & procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB or specialist course relevant to area i.e. Respiratory nursing/ course or equivalent course
- All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development. Has attained or is working towards a Degree/Certificate/Diploma in management/professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing course / experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical and managerial experience within the field of Respiratory Nursing at Senior Staff Nurse level
- Experience in change management
- Knowledge of people management
- Knowledge of dealing with poor performance
Desirable
- Current working knowledge and skills within a High dependency/critical care area
- Current experience of invasive monitoring.
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
- Word Processing skills
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Venepuncture
- Proficient in Tracheostomy Management
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to NHS and Trust service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area
- Proficient in IT management
Desirable
- Proficient in Intercoastal Chest drain management
- Proficient in Non Invasive Ventilation (Tracheostomy NIV)
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of EHR / ICCA / EPIC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB or specialist course relevant to area i.e. Respiratory nursing/ course or equivalent course
- All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development. Has attained or is working towards a Degree/Certificate/Diploma in management/professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing course / experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical and managerial experience within the field of Respiratory Nursing at Senior Staff Nurse level
- Experience in change management
- Knowledge of people management
- Knowledge of dealing with poor performance
Desirable
- Current working knowledge and skills within a High dependency/critical care area
- Current experience of invasive monitoring.
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
- Word Processing skills
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Venepuncture
- Proficient in Tracheostomy Management
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to NHS and Trust service developments and new nursing theories for use in the clinical area
- Proficient in IT management
Desirable
- Proficient in Intercoastal Chest drain management
- Proficient in Non Invasive Ventilation (Tracheostomy NIV)
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of EHR / ICCA / EPIC
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).
