Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of
education and training of registered and unregistered nursing staff. They will
work in collaboration with the senior management team to maintain and project
the vision and objectives of the service and ensure that they are embedded in
practice. They will identify and celebrate good practice and share with local
and Trust teams. The post holder will lead by example, will be responsible for
disseminating good practice and actively challenging assumptions, practice and
performance where appropriate. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES &
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leadership Support in providing leadership to the
clinical team. Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective,
safe, quality care to patients Deliver a positive patient experience
Support in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary
envelope Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or
have contingency plans available Able to make comparison of a range of
factors to enable analysis of a number of options Support and participate in
local and trust-wide recruitment events Provide support to the clinical teams
to develop new ways of working
Provide effective leadership in the development of staff at all levels
Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care Contribute to the
recruitment and selection process Contribute to Nursing and Midwifery
objectives and service improvement Motivate staff in the delivery of quality
patient care. Supervise clinical delivery of care competencies. Clinical Work
in Partnership with Matron, Team Leaders, Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the
development of department/ward practice, reflecting LTHT strategic education
and workforce delivery plans. Contribute to the training needs analysis for
individuals and clinical need. Responsible for the direct delivery of
clinical education (this will include the teaching and demonstration of a range
of clinical skills and medical devices. Provide high quality care as an
expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support
and guidance Deliver complex information to patients and staff Act in
accordance with the relevant professional code i.e. NMC or HCPC Fulfil the
requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate
registration Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure
working environment Assist with maintenance of accurate training records
using LTHT documentation and electronic staff records (ESR) Undertake duties
on wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need
Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT
safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger,
malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and
supporting processes. Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of
excellent clinical standards Provide a visible clinical lead and role model
to the nursing and wider team by delivering high quality compassionate care as
an expert practitioner Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in
accordance with NMC, HCPC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised.
Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal
and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients Help to set,
monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient
care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance Quality
Improvement Has a responsibility to improve the quality and safety of our
services. It is expected that in fulfilling a clinical leadership role you will
be proactive in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method.
Contribute to quality improvement programmes as required Keep up to date with
and communicate service developments, advances and research. Through the use
of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to identify practice
that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any resultant improvement plan.
Actively promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements
to promote a positive patient experience Maintain and sustain the momentum of
improvements until they are firmly embedded into the values and culture of the
clinical area Education and Training Promote an effective learning
environment within the workplace; Participate in existing induction and
preceptorship programmes and adapt to reflect the needs of LTHT Collaborate
with the Lead Nurse for Education and with Organisational Learning in the
provision of training and education; Support and guide mentors in the
workplace ensuring continuity in assessment and addressing inconsistencies; Contribute
to the maintenance of detailed and accurate records regarding staff education,
including monthly and quarterly reports; Contribute to the development and
evaluation of educational programmes to ensure clinical areas are able to
achieve and maintain an accredited educational learning environment for all
students, registered and unregistered staff; Collaborate with other members
of the team in clinical areas and departments to ensure that the provision of
education and training is clear and robust. Mentorship and supervision of
junior staff; Liaise with outside agencies in the development of suitable
education and training opportunities for staff; Support staff to deliver
evidence-based practice and research activities to further enhance patient
care; Participate in own and others appraisals Undertake mandatory and
priority training within the required time scales
This
does not provide an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these
may be subject to change with professional and service developments 5. THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other
trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have
been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we
work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair
Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and
evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values
which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to delivering high quality
patient care through positive and evidence based learning. Commitment to work
professionally and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients
needs are met. Commitment to show respect and value people as individuals.
Commitment to maintaining own development and that of the clinical team.
Commitment to motivate and reward the highest standard of nursing patient care
6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that
change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the
country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible
health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust,
supports that ambition. 7. INFECTION CONTROL
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection
Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact
with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This
includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following
agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the
Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must
comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of
employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual
needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10. TRAINING AND
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must
take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own
personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development
remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training
required for the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Matron
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Corporate Nursing Organisational Learning All
grades of nursing staff Allied Health Professionals Medical staff
Facilities staff Other clinical educators Patients and families 12. SPECIAL
WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent standing, sitting, walking,
kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs Responding to changes patient
condition. Patient care (e.g. drug administration).
Shift working. Moving & Handling of patients
and equipment on a daily basis. Patients 10
