Job summary
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Do you enjoy teaching and supporting new staff and students within the department?
Do you strive to maintain a positive and effective clinical learning environment? There is the opportunity for a band 6 clinical Practice educator to join the team on Balcombe Ward an Acute Medical Ward focusing on 48 hour care and medical Assessment area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Lead Practice Development Nurse to establish and maintain a positive and effective clinical learning environment for Pre-Registration, Newly Qualified Nurses (NQN's) and Registered Nurses new to the Acute Trust.
Based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Balcombe Ward
The post holder will need to work with minimal supervision; proactively contributing to the support of pre-registration, newly qualified and newly appointed nurses to the department. Support will include establishing and maintaining a dynamic and effective clinical learning environment, promoting inter-professional working and learning. In addition, they will assist with and support assessment of learners in practice.
The Practice Educator will deliver safe, high quality, evidence based care; the post holder will be expected to act as role model, maintain a high clinical profile whilst working alongside registrants, delivering training and assessment of competencies.
The post holder will work collaboratively with members of the Education and Practice Development Teams, assisting in the development and implementation of quality education programmes that reflect contemporary practice and promotes high quality patient care, whilst incorporating national guidance and supporting the Trust's clinical governance agenda.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)
- Provide effective written and verbal feedback on performance using tact and diplomacy, handling sensitive and confidential information as per Data Protection and Trust guidelines.
- To appropriately challenge poor practice sensitively, escalating and documenting as required.
- To re assess previously identified areas of poor practice and feedback on changes in performance.
- To competently demonstrate clinical and mentorship skills with underpinning knowledge whilst establishing rapport with the learners.
- To create a positive learning environment wherever teaching occurs and promotes a culture of reflective practice to underpin learning.
- Provide written or verbal reports to Senior Nursing and Midwifery Team on work in progress or as requested.
- Assist in facilitation of workshops locally on either Strategy or Directorate issues.
- Contribute to relevant conferences and educational and recruitment events
- Analytical and Judgemental skills - (Factor 3)
- Contribute to a positive culture, demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours internally and external to the Trust, to enable continuous quality and service improvement, and maintain good working relationships.
- To use judgement skills to analyse complex situations and formulate solutions from a number of options to provide advice and guidance for students, mentors and colleagues.
-- Please see the Job Description & Person Specs for further info --
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)
- Provide effective written and verbal feedback on performance using tact and diplomacy, handling sensitive and confidential information as per Data Protection and Trust guidelines.
- To appropriately challenge poor practice sensitively, escalating and documenting as required.
- To re assess previously identified areas of poor practice and feedback on changes in performance.
- To competently demonstrate clinical and mentorship skills with underpinning knowledge whilst establishing rapport with the learners.
- To create a positive learning environment wherever teaching occurs and promotes a culture of reflective practice to underpin learning.
- Provide written or verbal reports to Senior Nursing and Midwifery Team on work in progress or as requested.
- Assist in facilitation of workshops locally on either Strategy or Directorate issues.
- Contribute to relevant conferences and educational and recruitment events
- Analytical and Judgemental skills - (Factor 3)
- Contribute to a positive culture, demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours internally and external to the Trust, to enable continuous quality and service improvement, and maintain good working relationships.
- To use judgement skills to analyse complex situations and formulate solutions from a number of options to provide advice and guidance for students, mentors and colleagues.
-- Please see the Job Description & Person Specs for further info --
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE
Essential
- oRN (A), RGN BSc 1st Level
- oPSPA/ Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- oCompleted Degree Level (6) Education including Emergency Care BSc or Physical Assessment/equivalent at Level 6
- oCompletion of National Curriculum and Competency Frame work in Emergency Nursing Level 1
- oSigned off and maintained Emergency Department Competencies in Triage, Plastering, Suturing, PGD's, Venepuncture, Cannulation, Catheterisation
- oAttended in-house Critical Care SD
- oCompletion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support and Intermediate Life Support
- oEvidence of self-development and role modelling
- Extensive acute post registration experience including relevant senior band 5 or higher experience in an Emergency Care setting
- Up to date with Trust Mandatory Training, Departmental in house Training and PDR completion
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures and ability to adhere and uphold
- Knowledge of Clinical Supervision, coaching and supporting in learners practice
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or equivalent NVQ Assessor
- Educated to Masters Level
- Completion of Level 2 Emergency Nursing Competency Framework
- Completion of Practice Teacher/equivalent qualification
- Maintains professional portfolio showing evidence of reflective practice
- Completion of Advanced clinical courses including EPLS & ALS & ATLS
- Substantial post registration experience in the Emergency department
- Experience in delivering informal/formal teaching
- Experience in providing pastoral support
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE
Essential
- oRN (A), RGN BSc 1st Level
- oPSPA/ Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- oCompleted Degree Level (6) Education including Emergency Care BSc or Physical Assessment/equivalent at Level 6
- oCompletion of National Curriculum and Competency Frame work in Emergency Nursing Level 1
- oSigned off and maintained Emergency Department Competencies in Triage, Plastering, Suturing, PGD's, Venepuncture, Cannulation, Catheterisation
- oAttended in-house Critical Care SD
- oCompletion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support and Intermediate Life Support
- oEvidence of self-development and role modelling
- Extensive acute post registration experience including relevant senior band 5 or higher experience in an Emergency Care setting
- Up to date with Trust Mandatory Training, Departmental in house Training and PDR completion
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures and ability to adhere and uphold
- Knowledge of Clinical Supervision, coaching and supporting in learners practice
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or equivalent NVQ Assessor
- Educated to Masters Level
- Completion of Level 2 Emergency Nursing Competency Framework
- Completion of Practice Teacher/equivalent qualification
- Maintains professional portfolio showing evidence of reflective practice
- Completion of Advanced clinical courses including EPLS & ALS & ATLS
- Substantial post registration experience in the Emergency department
- Experience in delivering informal/formal teaching
- Experience in providing pastoral support
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).
