Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with expert knowledge and skills in acute nursing to undertake the role of the AMU Practice Based Educator for AMU at North Manchester General Hospital.
The post holder will provide an educational role for implementation of the education, training and development strategy across the department for all staff groups but predominantly nursing.
The post holder must be a clinical expert in the area and possess the skills and knowledge required to develop the team into nurses with a specific skill set. An ability to teach essential extended skills is a necessary requirement.
S/he will improve standards of care through the professional development of all staff groups, undertaking teaching and clinical supervision; supporting colleagues and demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and expertise.
S/he will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.
S/he will lead for AMU the implementation of mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. S/he will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Matron / Lead Nurse or the Lead Practitioner for Education and Development.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with expert knowledge and skills in emergency nursing to undertake the role of the Emergency Department Practice Based Educator for AMU at North Manchester General Hospital.
The post holder will provide an educational role for implementation of the education, training and development strategy across the department for all staff groups but predominantly nursing.
The post holder must be a clinical expert in the area and possess the skills and knowledge required to develop the team nurses with a specific skill set. An ability to teach essential extended skills is a necessary requirement.
S/he will improve standards of care through the professional development of all staff groups, undertaking teaching and clinical supervision; supporting colleagues and demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and expertise.
S/he will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.
S/he will lead for the Division/Directorate the implementation of mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. S/he will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Matron / Lead Nurse or the Lead Practitioner for Education and Development.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a Band 6 level minimum with significant current clinical experience working at a senior level within nursing.
- Established leadership skills
- Delivering education programmes and teaching
- interest in research and Audit
- Ward/Unit management experience
- experience of change management
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registration
- Post graduate level education / willing to undertake/ equivalent knowledge.
- Post graduate teaching qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
- Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of post registration study.
- Evidence of further professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Management qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a Band 6 level minimum with significant current clinical experience working at a senior level within nursing.
- Established leadership skills
- Delivering education programmes and teaching
- interest in research and Audit
- Ward/Unit management experience
- experience of change management
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registration
- Post graduate level education / willing to undertake/ equivalent knowledge.
- Post graduate teaching qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
- Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of post registration study.
- Evidence of further professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Management qualification
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).
