Job summary
The post holder will be responsible supporting in the provision and co-ordination of training and educational support to enable the nursing team to provide up to date evidence-based care and on-going learning in the clinical environment.
The ward based Clinical Practice Educator will work collaboratively with the ward managers, Matrons, Lead nurse for Clinical Education, and the quality improvement team to develop and deliver effective, high quality, patient centered education and training. As part of this recruitment of CPE's we are also looking to appoint a Children's trained Nurse.
We are looking for clinical practice educators to cover our surgical, medical and paediatric wards.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing safe and effective care to all patients without direct supervision, ensuring family centred care is provided. They will work within the clinical area alongside staff to facilitate the development of skill to integrate education and practice development, thus enhancing the quality care delivery for the clinical workforce.
The role will also require participation in supervision, support of mentorship practice and mentoring of students, HCSW pre and post registered staff.
The Clinical Practice Educator will always demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a role model. The post holder will lead by example, disseminating good practice and constructively challenging assumptions, practice and performance where appropriate. The post holder will promote the development of whole system multidisciplinary working, and the delivery of evidence-based patient care.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
- Service We will put our patients first
- Teamwork We will work together
- Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the delivery of high-quality care as an expert practitioner, and act as a role model at all times.
- Support and inspire staff to provide high quality care to patients and to implement evidence-based patient care.
- Work alongside the senior nursing teams on their ward to encourage and enable improved patient care. Create and maintain positive working relationships within clinical teams whilst monitoring and appraising performance.
- Be a visible presence in the clinical settings to act as a point of contact for staff, providing support, advice and guidance.
- To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Under the guidance of the lead nurse for clinical education/ or the academy develop, co-ordinate and deliver study days for their wards and depts.
- Facilitate, deliver, and evaluate a range of multi-professional education and training programmes to ensure that clinical staff of all specialties and grades acquire knowledge and skills, including mandatory training.
- Initiate the creation of optimal and varied learning environments and opportunities for training for all specialties and grades of staff within and external to the Trust, in all locations.
- Provide real time in situ training for staff in clinical areas to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
- Coach learners in the clinical environment to adopt new ways of working to improve the care they deliver.
- Create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and the professional development of staff and students including overseeing the development and maintenance of learning resources and materials.
- Contribute to the delivery of themed education campaigns to improve knowledge around specific topics.
- Identify and celebrate good practice and share with local teams.
- Participate in collaborative groups and networks as appropriate to add knowledge and expertise to assist in improving the patient care.
- Contribute to relevant quality improvement and research projects, including data collection, supporting change in clinical practice, evaluating outcomes, and writing reports.
- To ensure all new learners are supported in the acquisition and competency of the relevant skills to enable the appropriate care provision of patients within their specialty.
- Provide senior clinical knowledge and support with the completion competencies and ensure that they are recorded on ESR via the academy.
- Assist and advise mentors in the appraisal process with the identification, implementation, and achievement of personal development plans.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and outside organisations and agencies
- Promote patient safety and high-quality patient care in line with local clinical governance and risk management policies
- Work with minimal supervision and coordinate own activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided.
- Maintain own clinical professional practice and keep up to date with best practice and new developments.
- Be competent in the use of use appropriate technology for training and education, including simulation equipment, VDU equipment and a personal computer.
- To provide pastoral care and signpost staff to relevant pathways.
- To support and educate our staff around the work of our carbon footprint and sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the delivery of high-quality care as an expert practitioner, and act as a role model at all times.
- Support and inspire staff to provide high quality care to patients and to implement evidence-based patient care.
- Work alongside the senior nursing teams on their ward to encourage and enable improved patient care. Create and maintain positive working relationships within clinical teams whilst monitoring and appraising performance.
- Be a visible presence in the clinical settings to act as a point of contact for staff, providing support, advice and guidance.
- To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Under the guidance of the lead nurse for clinical education/ or the academy develop, co-ordinate and deliver study days for their wards and depts.
- Facilitate, deliver, and evaluate a range of multi-professional education and training programmes to ensure that clinical staff of all specialties and grades acquire knowledge and skills, including mandatory training.
- Initiate the creation of optimal and varied learning environments and opportunities for training for all specialties and grades of staff within and external to the Trust, in all locations.
- Provide real time in situ training for staff in clinical areas to promote the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
- Coach learners in the clinical environment to adopt new ways of working to improve the care they deliver.
- Create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and the professional development of staff and students including overseeing the development and maintenance of learning resources and materials.
- Contribute to the delivery of themed education campaigns to improve knowledge around specific topics.
- Identify and celebrate good practice and share with local teams.
- Participate in collaborative groups and networks as appropriate to add knowledge and expertise to assist in improving the patient care.
- Contribute to relevant quality improvement and research projects, including data collection, supporting change in clinical practice, evaluating outcomes, and writing reports.
- To ensure all new learners are supported in the acquisition and competency of the relevant skills to enable the appropriate care provision of patients within their specialty.
- Provide senior clinical knowledge and support with the completion competencies and ensure that they are recorded on ESR via the academy.
- Assist and advise mentors in the appraisal process with the identification, implementation, and achievement of personal development plans.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and outside organisations and agencies
- Promote patient safety and high-quality patient care in line with local clinical governance and risk management policies
- Work with minimal supervision and coordinate own activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided.
- Maintain own clinical professional practice and keep up to date with best practice and new developments.
- Be competent in the use of use appropriate technology for training and education, including simulation equipment, VDU equipment and a personal computer.
- To provide pastoral care and signpost staff to relevant pathways.
- To support and educate our staff around the work of our carbon footprint and sustainability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or Health Professions Council Registered
- Degree in health-related subject
- Education experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- PNA course or working towards
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/ training
- Qualification in education or clinical practice education
- Evidence of planning and policy development around education and practice
- Educated to master's level or equivalent experience in practice
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience post registration
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of developing, mentoring, and assessing clinical staff
- Involvement in clinical quality improvement projects in own area of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education environment including the development and delivery of training programmes
- Leadership of the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects ensuring milestones are achieved and risks identified, and mitigation is in place
- Experience of simulation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical skills within area of speciality including experience at band 6 level ? High level of personal and professional credibility ? The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development ? Must provide evidence of participation in the education and development of junior staff, advice, and counsel ? Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Good IT skills (excel, word, power point, clinical IT systems) ? Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload ? Demonstrate an interest and understanding of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of the unique demographic within Swindon and the impact on service demand ? Participation in local/ regional/ national clinical networks ? Advanced IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or Health Professions Council Registered
- Degree in health-related subject
- Education experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- PNA course or working towards
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/ training
- Qualification in education or clinical practice education
- Evidence of planning and policy development around education and practice
- Educated to master's level or equivalent experience in practice
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience post registration
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of developing, mentoring, and assessing clinical staff
- Involvement in clinical quality improvement projects in own area of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education environment including the development and delivery of training programmes
- Leadership of the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects ensuring milestones are achieved and risks identified, and mitigation is in place
- Experience of simulation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical skills within area of speciality including experience at band 6 level ? High level of personal and professional credibility ? The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development ? Must provide evidence of participation in the education and development of junior staff, advice, and counsel ? Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Good IT skills (excel, word, power point, clinical IT systems) ? Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload ? Demonstrate an interest and understanding of research and audit
Desirable
- Understanding of the unique demographic within Swindon and the impact on service demand ? Participation in local/ regional/ national clinical networks ? Advanced IT skills
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).
