Job summary
Due to internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Clinical Nurse Educator within the Division of Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital. We are looking for an individual who can provide support and education to the Division with particular emphasis on leading and supporting respiratory Medicine. You will be an enthusiastic assertive and inspirational Nurse who has a passion for ensuring Nursing staff at all levels have the requisite skills for providing high quality, safe services, with excellent outcomes in a way that delivers efficiencies and meeting the expectations of patients and the public.
The Division of Medicine vision is: "We strive to be outstanding for our patients and staff".
The Directorate consists of Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Infection Control, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Palliative Care, Elderly Care with specialist areas such as Frailty and Falls/Syncopy,
Being successful in this role means that you will help to ensure staff skills are effectively utilised, ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe care in an environment of ongoing learning and improvement. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop senior operational management experience across a wide portfolio in a high profile and rewarding role.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide enthusiastic, passionate and innovative Nursing teamleadership, demonstrating outstanding evidence based clinical practice and leadership withinthe multi-professional team, combined with clear and effective operational/resourcemanagement.
To lead on the development of nursing practice and standards of care.To deputise for the Matron when necessary.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience RN
- Mentorship Course or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership / Management course
- Masters or master's level achievements
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within acute clinical / emergency care
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others
- Service quality improvement in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Audit and analysis skills
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to cope and implement change and manage Resilience
- Practices openness, honesty and transparency
- Upholds Trust Values
- Ability to self-reflect
- Ability to identify and provide ranges of feedback
- Ability to manage risk, risk assess and mitigate against risk
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes
- Ability to easily share knowledge, teaching
- Demonstrate understanding and role in management of ED operational standards
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Breakaway Training
- Mental Health First Aid / Awareness
- Roster Management
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance
- Manages staff in relation to recruitment performance and absence
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and relevant experience RN
- Mentorship Course or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership / Management course
- Masters or master's level achievements
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within acute clinical / emergency care
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development of self and others
- Service quality improvement in practice
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Audit and analysis skills
- Knowledge and application of health and safety policy and legislation.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent people management skills with understanding of HR practice/policy
- Excellent emotional intelligence to situations and people
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially during times of pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to cope and implement change and manage Resilience
- Practices openness, honesty and transparency
- Upholds Trust Values
- Ability to self-reflect
- Ability to identify and provide ranges of feedback
- Ability to manage risk, risk assess and mitigate against risk
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor against required outcomes
- Ability to easily share knowledge, teaching
- Demonstrate understanding and role in management of ED operational standards
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Complaint Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Breakaway Training
- Mental Health First Aid / Awareness
- Roster Management
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance
- Manages staff in relation to recruitment performance and absence
- Ensures performance reviews are undertaken (minimum of yearly)
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).
