Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Practice Facilitator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our NICU for a highly knowledgeable and motivated individual to join our education team. We are the lead level 3 NICU for Surrey, and part of the Surrey, Sussex and Kent Neonatal Network, providing expert care for 28 of the sickest and most complex babies, using the most up to date ventilatory support techniques.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and has a strong interest in continued learning and professional development. The ideal candidate will be flexible and creative in their approach to educating and working with others, be innovative and able to find novel solutions to problems when the need arises. You should be empathetic and approachable, demonstrating good communication skills with all members of the multidisciplinary team and families that we care for.

The role will require working in collaboration with our Clinical Practice Educators and the wider Trust Professional Development team, to provide education and training to all multidisciplinary staff. You will assist in the delivery of training programmes and work alongside staff in the nurseries, coaching individuals and teaching groups to deliver high standards of individualised care. You will recognise and escalate any concerns or skills gaps and work with the education team to resolve them.

Main duties of the job

Support and facilitate staff in clinical areas to identify opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.

Support the 'professional development' of nursing and healthcare staff within the clinical setting.

Support the Professional Development team in delivering clinical training to Trust staff as required.

In liaison with the Clinical Practice Educator promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice including the setting, monitoring and auditing of clinical standards.

Provide education and training to multidisciplinary team staff and assist in the delivery of training programmes for nurses to expand their skills.

To provide visible, credible clinical support within the clinical area

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Date posted

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year PA INC. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM0204-MH

Job locations

Neonatal Unit, St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT160PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To function as a practicing professional working directly alongside trained staff, students and support staff for at least 50% of the role participating in direct patient care in line with the NMC code.

To plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning.

As a member of the Professional Development Team support the review and development of the annual departmental education, training and development plans and ensure they remain relevant and contributory to the Directorate and Corporate plans.

As a member of the Professional Development Team, develop, maintain and implement a competency based framework for all areas of clinical practice.

To support the development and implementation of the Trusts model of clinical supervision.

To support Clinical Practice Educator, in developing and maintaining nursing learning environments that meeting the performance standards of external Quality Assurance bodies.

To be a point of reference for support in managing issues/concerns raised by the clinical staff and the Education providers.

Work closely with staff from the universities in relation to supporting the Students in practice and ensuring their learning outcomes are achievable and being met.

To undertake assessment of the Student Nurses, preceptors and other trainees in practice as required.

To participate in the co-ordination of external clinical placements with university and other educational providers

To provide feedback to the Clinical Practice Educator regarding the student practice needs, issues/concerns

Leadership

As a member of the Professional Development Team lead and supervise the safe delivery of high standards of nursing practice and evidenced based care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and the Trusts policies and procedures.

To assess practice development needs and create a culture of reflective practice.

By working with individuals within the clinical setting, facilitate practice by enabling and motivating staff to realise their potential within existing and available resources.

Provide support to staff completing clinical and legal documents to ensure they are completed accurately and legibly, that their relevance is understood and confidentiality sustained in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.

Exercise leadership skills to act as a catalyst for change, actively leading programmes of standard setting and audit.

Develop senior staff as practice facilitators.

Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and advanced level skills.

Ensure the promotion and provision of health education for patients and their carers

To provide professional leadership, particularly in relation to the fundamentals of care.

As a practice facilitator supervise the safe delivery of high standards of clinical practice and evidence based care in accordance with the NMC code, the Trusts strategy for nursing and the Trusts policies and procedures.

To support the Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) in assessing the practice needs of the all staff and create a culture of reflective practice.

Work with all clinical staff in clinical setting to facilitate practice by enabling and motivating them to realise their potential within existing and available resources.

Teaching and Learning

In collaboration with the Clinical Practice Educator develop education and training programmes to ensure that knowledge, skills and competencies of the professional and support staff meet the need of the service

Provide orientation, induction, preceptorship and clinical supervision programmes as appropriate.

In liaison with Head of Nursing, Matrons. Clinical Practice Educator and Ward Managers, develop, plan and implement staff nurse development programmes.

In liaison with the Professional Development team develop training packages and facilitate other training within the ward/department.

Training and Development

To assist in the ward induction of new staff.

Provide clinical support and supervision for Return to Practice and Overseas nurses and review and evaluate progress and impact on patient outcomes, staff, recruitment and retention.

To be accountable for own professional conduct and maintain own professional development by updating knowledge and attending study days.

To maintain training records/data base for staff in the ward/department.

Support the Clinical Practice Educator with the specific training needs, both practical and theoretical, required and support delivery.

Provide feedback and feed forward to staff following supervision, 1:1 teaching or group teaching sessions in practice in accordance with agreed competency frameworks taking guidance from the Clinical Practice Educator

Practice within a supportive learning environment for all learners encouraging staff at all levels to deliver high quality care within a supportive environment.

Foster a learning environment within the clinical areas, ensuring staff are provided with opportunities to develop, taking guidance from the Clinical Practice Educator.

Management

Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.

Conduct regular risk assessments and health and safety audits, action plan and achieve targets.

With the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing write and review the departmental training plan to ensure it remains relevant and contributory to the directorate and corporate plans.

Effective working relationship with the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing regarding core service and departmental issues.

In conjunction with Education Leads and CPE, be responsible for professional advice and guidance in relation to developing clinical modules to support staff through the relevant pathways and to participate in nursing and HCA training needs analysis.

To manage the process of identifying areas of good practice, areas for improvement and improving standards of care throughout the Trust in collaboration with Matrons, CPEs and Ward managers including facilitating and promoting the sharing of good practice throughout the Trust via clinical practice forums and other Trust-wide and national forums.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities.

In conjunction with the Deputy Chief Nurse, Head of Nursing/Matron, participate in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets, including CNST, RPST and Controls Assurance requirements.

As part of the Professional Development Team participate in the development and maintenance of evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited, and initiate appropriate changes in practice.

In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Matron, participate in agreed programmes of clinical benchmarking.

Conduct and lead appraisal for allocated staff, identifying development needs and ensure all staff have a Personal Development Plan.

Support ward staff to acquire the appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Ensure all staff are supported and supervised in a way that promotes professional development, patient safety and well-being.

In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Matron, assist in the supervision and performance management of bank staff.

Identify and action own development needs and establish personal clinical supervision/mentorship.

Provide support to staff completing clinical and legal nursing documents to ensure they are completed accurately and legibly, that their relevance is understood and confidentiality sustained in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.

Communication

Meet with the Clinical Practice Educator on a regular basis to update on any concerns/issues, although any urgent safeguarding issues must be dealt with via the appropriate channels immediately.

Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT regarding the NAA/HCSW role within practice

Maintain open channels of communication with all ward staff/senior nurses and HEI staff to ensure compliance with NMC code and Trust policies.

Maintain effective communication and a high standard of customer service at all times.

General responsibilities

The post holder has a duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk, management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To be responsible, with management support, for own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of ASPH NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.