Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Theatre Team as a Clinical Practice Facilitator. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate theatre practitioner who is committed to supporting and developing clinical staff in a fast-paced, high-equity environment.
You will plat a pivotal role in the education, mentorship, and clinical development of both existing and new staff, including nurses, nursing associates, ODP's and clinical support workers.
You must be passionate about teaching and education and have a strong desire to support the development of others and yourself. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You must be able to inspire confidence and promote a positive learning environment for the theatre team.
Main duties of the job
Plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions for the team to support clinical skills, competencies and continuous professional development. Ensure that training materials are up to date and in line with evidence based guidelines and best practices. Keep all training materials up to date.
Work with the Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to coordinate and deliver induction programmes for staff who are starting in the department, including Nurses, Nursing Associates, ODP's and Clinical Support Workers. Ensure that all new starters are equip with the necessary policies and guidelines for the department.
Assess and monitor staff to ensure they are achieving and maintaining competencies. Act as a mentor to staff, support and encourage reflective practice.
Work with the Trusts Education Team and Universities to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
Promote best practice and high standards of care, lead by example and model and promote safe, high quality peri-operative care.
Work with the PDN and Team Leaders to create a yearly Training Needs Analysis to identify staff's individual and the teams training needs.
Participate in clinical audits and support clinical governance and quality improvements.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse/ HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- Possession of a recognised Operative Department Course.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching and supervision course.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certification of Education.
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills and able to communicate using different communication styles at an advanced level. oGood
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical circumstances
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Able to plan, priorities workload and respond to changing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Have proficient IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Have a good knowledge of current legislation and policy relating to Theatres
- Be committed to personal and professional development.
- Be organised and detailed
- Have a good awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of different styles and methods of teaching and learning.
- Can present topics to a wide varied multi-professional audience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Be able to prioritise own workload.
- Work both clinically and non- clinically with new/junior nurses/practitioners in a supervisory and educative role.
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the practice setting.
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical leadership, implementing clinical/quality improvement in practice, e.g. link practitioner
- Awareness of own limitations and can escalate issues when required.
- Ability to influence, manage and achieve objectives.
- Understand the issues affecting the provision of healthcare in the NHS.
Desirable
- Have experience leading a team.
- Understand/ has experience in a Training Needs
- Be able to work with higher Education Institutes.
- Can develop educational programs/ study days.
Aptitude
Essential
- Able to challenge professionally to ensure safe working abilities.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Be friendly, approachable and able to articulate well.
- Be motivated to teach and share information with teams.
- Be able to lead discussion within the clinical area and chair meetings.
Person Specification
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Level 1 Adult Nurse/ HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- Possession of a recognised Operative Department Course.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching and supervision course.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certification of Education.
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills and able to communicate using different communication styles at an advanced level. oGood
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical circumstances
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Able to plan, priorities workload and respond to changing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Have proficient IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Have a good knowledge of current legislation and policy relating to Theatres
- Be committed to personal and professional development.
- Be organised and detailed
- Have a good awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of different styles and methods of teaching and learning.
- Can present topics to a wide varied multi-professional audience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Be able to prioritise own workload.
- Work both clinically and non- clinically with new/junior nurses/practitioners in a supervisory and educative role.
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the practice setting.
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical leadership, implementing clinical/quality improvement in practice, e.g. link practitioner
- Awareness of own limitations and can escalate issues when required.
- Ability to influence, manage and achieve objectives.
- Understand the issues affecting the provision of healthcare in the NHS.
Desirable
- Have experience leading a team.
- Understand/ has experience in a Training Needs
- Be able to work with higher Education Institutes.
- Can develop educational programs/ study days.
Aptitude
Essential
- Able to challenge professionally to ensure safe working abilities.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Be friendly, approachable and able to articulate well.
- Be motivated to teach and share information with teams.
- Be able to lead discussion within the clinical area and chair meetings.
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).
