Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
We are extending education capacity to embed quality end of life care standards consistently across NCIC fixed term funding for one year has been secured
The clinical practice educator will be based in the West of Cumbria within the NCIC Bereavement Service.
They will support the current educator facilitate build on the implementation plan of end of life and bereavement care education, training and professional development for clinical, non-clinical staff and volunteers across all NCIC sites. This will be supported under the direction of the End of Life Steering Group and its sub-groups. It is an exciting opportunity to support staff influence quality end of life care for patients and families every time.
The overarching focus of the education plan will be the five priorities of care for the dying person, with other areas being covered in response to service need, evidence base provided by feedback, The Q Care programme, NACEL audit and the End of Life Steering Group.
The post holder will link with external partners and support the education development across the North Cumbria system to ensure consistency of standards, peer support and a coordinated responsive to the regional priorities for end of life care.
Main duties of the job
Work alongside the current lead embed a coordinated plan of end of life and bereavement care education, training and professional development across all NCIC sites, under the direction of the end of life steering group and its sub-groups
Design and deliver formal and informal teaching and training across the Trust, in both classroom and clinical settings and using a variety of resources and teaching methods
Role model through maintaining own clinical expertise, competence and credibility in working alongside staff in their clinical area.
Demonstrate leadership in engaging clinical teams in areas for improvement through encouragement, respectful challenge and empowerment to lead change in their areas.
Champion the implementation of new models of education
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered adult nurse
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to postgraduate diploma level equivalent.
- Recognised training teaching qualification
Desirable
- Coaching /Mentoring qualification.
- Experience of providing supervision to colleagues
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent hands on experience in end of life and bereavement care
- Knowledge of current best practice in end of life and bereavement care, e.g. 5 Priorities for Care of the Dying Person
- Knowledge of audit design
- Experience of supporting and assessing learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Experience of delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
- Continuous Service improvement knowledge and application.
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training packages (online and/or face to face)
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Competency and confidence in nursing patients at end of life
- Ability to deliver training on a 1 to 1 or group basis using diverse methods
- Creative presentation skills using digital platforms
- Exemplary written English skills
- Confidence to respectfully challenge poor practice
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint competently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Organisational skills
- Ability to plan and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Ability to analyse and present evaluation data Awareness of limitations Be aware of and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate ongoing professional development
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and working across Trust sites, when and where required
- Ability to travel across Trust sites and access to vehicle as required
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Promote equality and value diversity
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Actively participate in team development and quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered adult nurse
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist professional knowledge and knowledge of mentorship, education and development practice, to postgraduate diploma level equivalent.
- Recognised training teaching qualification
Desirable
- Coaching /Mentoring qualification.
- Experience of providing supervision to colleagues
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent hands on experience in end of life and bereavement care
- Knowledge of current best practice in end of life and bereavement care, e.g. 5 Priorities for Care of the Dying Person
- Knowledge of audit design
- Experience of supporting and assessing learners and providing guidance to staff and managers regarding learning
- Experience of delivering and evaluating learning programmes for diverse staff groups
- Experience of working with groups and individuals from all backgrounds, across all disciplines in a variety of roles and settings
- Continuous Service improvement knowledge and application.
- Knowledge of professional requirements related to supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training packages (online and/or face to face)
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Competency and confidence in nursing patients at end of life
- Ability to deliver training on a 1 to 1 or group basis using diverse methods
- Creative presentation skills using digital platforms
- Exemplary written English skills
- Confidence to respectfully challenge poor practice
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint competently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Organisational skills
- Ability to plan and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Ability to analyse and present evaluation data Awareness of limitations Be aware of and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate ongoing professional development
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and working across Trust sites, when and where required
- Ability to travel across Trust sites and access to vehicle as required
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Promote equality and value diversity
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Actively participate in team development and quality improvement
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).
