Education Practitioner (XR06)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for an Education Practitioner within the Perioperative Education Team of the Theatres and Anaesthesia Clinical Service Unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for education and development of staff to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will be energetic, hardworking, and committed to the professional development of the theatre workforce as well as yourself.

Main duties of the job

The primary focus of the role will be to work with the Education Team on the delivery of the education and training strategy within Perioperative Services.

The post holder will support the training of Apprentice Practitioners, facilitate various training programs and learning bursts for both registered & non-registered staff. Staff development at all levels of upmost importance to the team and CSU and so the post holder will be involved in devising, facilitating and delivering these course.

You will be expected to work alongside existing staff, students and apprentices within the clinical environment as appropriate.

Theatre, Anaesthetics, or PACU experience is essential and you must hold either NMC or HCPC registration. Possessing perioperative care experience, you should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of perioperative care practice and be able to translate this into training for our staff in order to ensure we provide quality evidence based care to our patients.

About us

LTHT has over 60 operating theatres and over 900 clinical members of staff. The education team are fundamental is supporting staff development and learning. The team is based across all four sites, with the main bases being SJUHs and LGI. The team works closes with external organizations and has strong links across WYATT.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-THE-0051

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

Degree in heath related subject
Audit & Standard setting.

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability and knowledge of It programmes e.g. excel.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
Capable of lateral thinking

Experience

Essential

Insight into perioperative care
Insight into current professional issues
Standards of professional practice
Delivery of education and training within clinical area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

Degree in heath related subject
Audit & Standard setting.

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability and knowledge of It programmes e.g. excel.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
Capable of lateral thinking

Experience

Essential

Insight into perioperative care
Insight into current professional issues
Standards of professional practice
Delivery of education and training within clinical area

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.