Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop experience and skills as a Medical/Nursing Educator.
You will support the Simulation and Clinical Skills Lead Specialist , to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate a quality training and educational programme of clinical skills/simulation for relevant multi-professional staff including post registration nurses, allied health professionals, health care assistants, medical students and foundation year doctors and other trainee doctors within the Trust.
The Trust is equipped with hi-fidelity manikins including a Laerdal Sim-Man 3G, Sim Junior, Sim-Baby and Sim-NewB. The suite also has high fidelity laparoscopic simulator , GI-Bronch and ultrasound simulators and Virtual reality facilities.
There is a busy calendar of post-graduate and undergraduate courses being run by a diverse multi-disciplinary faculty with new courses being developed on a regular basis. We have a robust monthly in situ simulation Programme in most of the wards and departments which the post-holder will run, with supervision. The successful candidate will be involved with in-situ simulations throughout the hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To develop in conjunction with the Simulation and Clinical Skills Lead Specialist, nurse specialists and educators , medical education lead & the chief nurse a robust multi-professional training and education programme for clinical skills/simulation that meets the needs of the clinical areas and provides evidence of clinical skills;
- To contribute to the development of competency and/or assessment frameworks for clinical skills development which takes into account the requirements from local and national initiatives.
- Ensure safe and responsible operation and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical skills/simulation centre. Operate and provide audio-visual support for clinical sessions when required;
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
See link below:
https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RQXM1/inspection-summary#overall
https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RQXM1
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
See link below:
https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RQXM1/inspection-summary#overall
https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RQXM1
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Ability to think and practice at degree level
- Recognized teaching certificate e.g., mentorship programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards or possessing a master's degree
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Relevant clinical skills (male/female catheterisation, intravenous administration, venepuncture & cannulation) and able to demonstrate a high level of competency
- Established organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to establish effective communication with colleagues
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make autonomous decisions.
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of medical/nursing education
- Interest in technology enhanced learning
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of teaching/training clinical skills
- Participation in simulation courses
Desirable
- Facilitation of simulation course
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of a variety of clinical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
- Understanding of the role of the clinical skills lead
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching skills & application
other
Essential
- Motivated to further personal and professional development.
- Commitment to the principle of equal opportunities for all.
- Understanding of the issues of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Creative thinking
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Ability to think and practice at degree level
- Recognized teaching certificate e.g., mentorship programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards or possessing a master's degree
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Relevant clinical skills (male/female catheterisation, intravenous administration, venepuncture & cannulation) and able to demonstrate a high level of competency
- Established organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to establish effective communication with colleagues
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make autonomous decisions.
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of medical/nursing education
- Interest in technology enhanced learning
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of teaching/training clinical skills
- Participation in simulation courses
Desirable
- Facilitation of simulation course
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of a variety of clinical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
- Understanding of the role of the clinical skills lead
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching skills & application
other
Essential
- Motivated to further personal and professional development.
- Commitment to the principle of equal opportunities for all.
- Understanding of the issues of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Creative thinking
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).
