Clinical Educator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Corporate Responsibilities

To work collaboratively with other colleagues across the Trust

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital

To facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate and Trust targets and disseminate all appropriate information to all members of the nursing team

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda

Undertake the generic instructors course (NLS)

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners

To be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal.

Supporting Patient Excellence

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To coordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy.

To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

People/Management Excellence

Assist the ward manager and PDF in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals

Assist the ward manager in the development of team members, participating in the performance of staff appraisal using the NHS knowledge and skills framework

Assist the Ward Manager in the monitoring workload and skill mix, planning off duty rota, ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely

Assist the Ward Manager in managing the team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure i.e. performance management issues as necessary

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the ward including orientation of new staff

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels

To plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions on a regular basis, both formal and cot side

To provide work based learning to staff at all levels, highlighting any development concerns

To identify learning needs for the clinical area in association with the ward manager and PD nurse

To promote a positive learning environment

To act as a mentor for students and to support mentors in the clinical area

To act as a resource for student learners and facilitate to achieve their clinical skills and developing their clinical knowledge

Act as a resource and link with the Universities and Neonatal Network (EMNODN) and attending meetings as required

Attend paediatric practice development meeting and take forward any actions with the clinical team

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area

Contribute to audit initiatives.

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.

To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

To drive research and service improvement/ development programmes within the department.

Supporting Financial Excellence

To develop and maintain an understanding of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by the ward manager in the control of departmental budget

To be responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical and physical resources.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RN(C), RN or RM
• Holds specialist course in Neonatal care (English National Board 405 or equivalent)
• Recognised mentoring and assessment qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• Modules at post graduate level
• Holds a current Newborn Life Support (NLS) certificate
• Evidence of ongoing development through continuing professional development

Desirable

• Holds a first level degree in nursing or related subject and willing to study to masters level
• Generic Instructors Course - NLS
• training in clinical supervision

Knowledge and expereince

Essential

• Knowledge of child protection issues and procedures and in date level 3 training
• Knowledge of clinical governance relating to neonatal care
• Knowledge of current National Health Service (NHS) Policy and professional issues which have an impact on neonatal services
• Evidence of ongoing development through continuing professional development
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Ability to lead, manage, support and motivate both medical and nursing staff

Skills

Essential

• Able to provide excellent Clinical care to intensive care infants and support staff in emergency situations
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Skills in clinical supervision/clinical support
• Computer literate across a range of IT programmes
• Skills and experience in implementing changes in practice, influencing for the good and overcoming barriers for all levels of staff
• Ability to prioritise workloads of self and team
• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds
• Experienced in teaching both formally and informally
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

• Skills and experience of implementing change in practice, influencing for the good and overcoming barriers for all levels of staff
• Evidence of extended clinical skills (i.e. venepuncture, Cannulation)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)